Dear Editor,
As the winter season jumps into high gear, the thousands of people in our Mansfield community are filled with holiday cheer, while thousands more are reaching out to The Salvation Army for food, clothing, and other basic needs.
To provide these services every year, we rely on donations from our annual Red Kettle campaign. This year, our Kettle Goal is $124,000 and we are significantly below our goal with only a short time left in the giving season.
As Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Mansfield, I see first-hand the hope and joy that we provide to so many seniors, single parents, homeless men and women, and families in need. Last year, we provided over 110,000 meals to people right here in Richland County.
With less than a week left, I urge my fellow residents to donate to our Kettles, make an online donation at www.salvationarmyohio.org or to stop by The Salvation Army Corps at 47 S. Main St. With a little help from a lot of people, we can ensure that we are able to help feed empty stomachs and hungry souls this winter, and all year long. Thank you for your consideration in helping us and helping others.
Captain Andy Betts
The Salvation Army
47 S. Main St.
Mansfield, Ohio
