NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army in Hutchinson is holding its annual fundraising dinner next month.
"It's Friday, August 9th at 6 p.m. It's going to be at the Stringer Fine Arts Center," said Major Paul James. "There'll be dinner, live music and a silent auction. Our guest speaker is going to be Jason Probst. Doors are going to open at 5:30. Silent auction will begin at that time as well, and we'll have some signed, autographed Kansas City Chief jerseys, an autographed KU basketball item, and some gift baskets, many more items from local businesses that will be there for an auction as well. So we're excited for that. It should be a fun event."
The need at the Salvation Army continues to grow.
"Usually pre-COVID, a high amount of people that would come in for rent and utility assistance was in like the 20s," James said. In the summertime we see 70 to 80, in the 80s even, of individuals that come to us for assistance, so it's definitely increased astronomically."
The financial need, therefore, is still large.
"We're projected to be probably about $25,000 short of meeting our budget for the year," James said. "Our fiscal year ends the end of September, and it gets tight, and my board and I, we are just looking at different ways that we can, how can we cut, how can we increase income, and this event is one of those opportunities that we try to raise awareness of our need, but also to raise funds to help meet those goals and ultimately the needs of the community that we serve."
Tickets for the dinner are $50. If you'd like to buy tickets, or just donate to the Salvation Army, give them a call at (620) 663-3353.
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