HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After two months of kettles, digital donations, checks sent by mail, corporate donations, and grant gifts, the Salvation Army of Reno County finds itself slightly shy of its Christmas 2022 fundraising goal.
“It takes us some time after Christmas to account for every single donation, especially making sure we receive any and all year-end gifts that are sent in before New Year’s Day,” Salvation Army Major Paul James said. “Additionally, we include our endowments in our fundraising because every dollar is important to the work, we accomplish here in Reno County.”
Overall, the Christmas Campaign made 85% of its total goal, with just more than a week remaining in the campaign.
Any donation made to the Salvation Army between now and Jan. 31 will count towards the total goal. In 2022, 41% more people received assistance from the Salvation Army from the previous year.
“The Christmas Campaign lays the groundwork for the coming year,” Major James said “We endeavor to be good stewards of every dollar entrusted to us and will utilize every single donation to help as many families and individuals in Hutchison and Reno County we are able.”
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