The Salvation Army in Drumheller had its best single day since 2012 at the kettles, thanks to the Drumheller Rotary Club.
Last Friday, December 19, the Rotary Club pledged to match donations to the kettles throughout town, up to $2,500. Kindness begets kindness, and residents rallied behind the effort.
In this day, residents donated $3,094.55. Adding the matching donation from the Rotary Club, of $2,500, they were able to bring in just under $5,600.
“We were very excited,” said Lt. Laurie Sauder of The Salvation Army.
The Kettles are out today, December 23, and Sauder says she is hopeful they will meet their goal. She explains that every penny that goes into the kettles remains in the community it is donated to fund programs in the coming year. Receipts can be issued for donations over $10, provided there is contact information provided.
The Salvation Army has distributed its hampers for this season. This year they provided 84 Christmas hampers, and about 100 toy hampers for area children.