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With a spike in demand for services combined with an estimated decline in donations amid the pandemic, The Salvation Army of Kankakee County had to get creative and needed community support more than any year in recent memory. In this unprecedented season, a Christmas miracle happened: The Salvation Army has continued to serve the great need and in the final week of the year, the community has supported in reaching the 2020 Christmas Campaign goal of $205,900. While the iconic Red Kettle donations fell short as expected due to fewer physical locations, fewer shoppers out at stores and effects from the change shortage, the community made up the difference through online and mailed donations, as well as kettle sponsorships. ....
The Arvest Foundation has provided a $5,000 donation to The Salvation Army of Mountain Home. Pictured are Mike Willard, president and CEO for Arvest in North Central Arkansas, Sally Gilbert, community president for Arvest in Mountain Home, David McBee, executive vice president and sales manager for Arvest Bank in North Central Arkansas, Odessa Higley, business operations administrator for The Salvation Army, Majors Michelle and John Robbins, Sheila Wingard, Salvation Army advisory board president and Mike Heslep, advisory board member. Arvest Foundation awards The Salvation Army of Mountain Home $5,000 grant MOUNTAIN HOME – The Salvation Army of Mountain Home’s Rescue Christmas campaign has received a boost in the form of a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. ....