Salvation Army shortens fundraising season

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Salvation Army has a shorter bell ringing campaign this year. Last year, the Kettle Campaign had 38 days to raise money, this year they have only 27 days.

Major Harold Poff from the The Salvation Army Corps said the shorter time span to raise money could affect the programming the Salvation Army is able to offer in 2012.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Poff encouraged people to donate generously so the Salvation Army can help those in need:

The money we raise over the holidays is used to assist those in need throughout the next year and for our Christmas assistance programs.  Beginning our major fundraising season with a deficit may affect the programming The Salvation Army is able to offer next year.

The Salvation Army is committed to those in need during times of emergency (flood relief and emergency interventions) and during times of hardship (for those who lose jobs or find themselves in a financial crisis). We pray the Allen County community will support The Salvation Army and help us help those in need, by donating generously through the mail and into our kettles.