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Hayden Croff of Marquette, a Northern Michigan University student and Christmas coordinator for The Salvation Army of Marquette, picks up toys from the Cheer Club at The Mining Journal office in downtown Marquette on Dec. 5. Gifts collected by the Cheer Club were distributed to local families in need earlier this month by The Salvation Army of Marquette County and St. Vincent de Paul of Marquette. (Journal file photo)
MARQUETTE The Salvation Army of Marquette County’s “Rescue Christmas” initiative garnered many financial and gift donations for families in need this holiday season, officials said.
The organization reported Wednesday morning that $98,678.40 was raised through its annual Red Kettle campaign, exceeding its target of $90,000 by 9%.
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Marine Toys for Tots volunteer Fran Valela helps unload a trailer full of toys at the Westwood Mall on Monday afternoon. The toys will be distributed to registered families in need as part of the Salvation ArmyÕs Christmas Toy Shop program. (Journal photo by Ryan Spitza)
Marquette County Toys for Tots Coordinator Tracey Tippett, left, and Marine Toys for Tots volunteer Fran Valela, unload a trailer full of toys at the Westwood Mall on Monday afternoon. The toys will be distributed to registered families in need as part of the Salvation ArmyÕs Christmas Toy Shop program. (Journal photo by Ryan Spitza)
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From left, Salvation Army Capts. Doug and Kim Winters, Peter and Audrey Kaufman, First Bank Upper Michigan Foundation Investment Manager Tom Humphrey, Foundation Trustees Al Edgar and Steve Mattson, and Salvation Army Advisory Board member Neil Jandron are shown. The Kaufman Foundation presented a check for $5,000 to support The Mining Journal s Cheer Club and The Salvation Army. This donation will be used to purchase toys for distribution on Thursday and Friday in Marquette County and next Saturday in Alger County. (Courtesy photo)
MARQUETTE The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Shops in Marquette and Munising will look a little different this year.