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Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign
Fund-raising goal is $102,000; money helps provide social services, hot mealsBy ABIGAIL McWILLIAM, Messenger news editor
POSTED: November 18, 2007
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The organization is again asking the community to be generous this season when red kettles and ringing bells are seen and heard outside of the area businesses.
‘‘This money goes directly back into the community of Fort Dodge and Webster County,’’ said Salvation Army Capt. Danielle Shields.
The Salvation Army successfully raised $100,000 last year so decided to move forth with a higher goal, Shields said.
The funds go toward several social services in the area including the Compassion Kitchen which provides between 100-150 hot meals Monday through Friday.
The kickoff included performances by the Central Iowa Band, with members from Des Moines and Boone. Also performing was the BIBLE Timbrels, a group of dancers with tamborines and the Salvation Army Youth Band.
‘‘For every dollar that you put in the kettle, 87 cents goes right back into the community,’’ Shields said.
The Salvation Army still needs volunteers to help with the annual Kettle Campaign. To volunteer contact the Salvation Army at 576-1281.
Contact Abigail McWilliam at (515) 573-2141 0amcwilliam@messengernews.net
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