More contributions come in to Give-A-Christmas campaign
Total: $4,882
Goal: $10,000
More kind and generous donors have shown their support to the Give-A-Christmas campaign, bringing it closer to meeting the $10,000 goal.
The annual fundraiser, coordinated by the 蘑菇视频, supports local units of the Salvation Army. All of the money raised stays local, benefitting those in need who live in Fayette County.
Over the past 40 years, thousands of donors have supported Give-A-Christmas, raising more than $1 million. Those funds support several programs, including those that provide food and housing assistance.
Sparkle the Christmas Star, longtime mascot of the campaign, believes this year’s $10,000 goal will be met.
“Members of our community are kind and generous. They recognize the needs of others, and always come through with much needed help,” Sparkle said. “I know they will do that this year, too.”
The campaign runs through Dec. 23, and the final total raised will be announced in the Christmas Eve edition of the newspaper. Information about how to donate is below.
The most recent donations came from:
Dan and Eva Grace Broadwater of Uniontown, To honor and in their memory of former Uniontown Salvation Army officer, Captain Grace (Fulmer) Shannon and Salvation Army Officer, Lt. Col. Clifford R Hall
Marlene & Elaine Cushma of California
Joyce Carbonara of Uniontown, In loving memory of husband, father, and grandfather, Michael S Carbonara
Bill and Terry Ainsley of Uniontown, In loving memory of Jim and Nan Gergely, and Paul and Jeanne Ainsley
Bill and Carolyn Mosser of Vanderbilt, In memory of loved ones
Irene Dillow of Uniontown, In memory of husband Bruce Dillow and my parents Samuel (Toots) and Mary Andalora
John Prystupa Jr. of Uniontown, In memory of Bonnie M.
Charles C. Conko of Uniontown
Wanda Matzus of Uniontown, In memory of Jerry Matzus and in honor of Walker, Carson and Brooklyn Matzus
Sam and Patty Franks of Uniontown, In memory of our deceased family members
Daniel and Mary Jane Glitz of Uniontown
Ben and Phyllis Jin of Uniontown
David and Zoann Callahan of Point Marion
Sandy Howell and Family of Smithfield, In memory of Dee Howell
Gabeletto Family of Nemacolin, In honor of our great-nieces April and Hazel Heinbaugh
Point Marion Rotary Club, God Bless our Military
Farmington Bethel Church
Jeffrey Strauch and Dr. Margaret Swinker and Kent and Tayler Strauch of Uniontown, In memory of Mabel Kikta, Frank Strauch and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Swinker
Harry and Robbin Shine of Masontown
Interfaith Assembly for Christ in Uniontown, In memory of our deceased loved ones and sick/shut in
Carl & Shelley Williams of Uniontown, In memory of sisters Charlotte, Marie, Roseann, Carol and Flo, brothers Dom and George
Carol Bakos of Uniontown
Donations can be mailed to Give-A-Christmas, c/o 蘑菇视频, 8 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401. Checks should be made out to Give-A-Christmas. Additionally, donations may be dropped off at the newspaper office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All donors are welcome to include notes honoring or memorializing loved ones, or special messages.