CLINTON —
The Clinton Salvation Army has made its yearly Red Kettle goal.
When the campaign began in November, Lt. Jeanette Jensen expressed concern about meeting the goal. The Salvation Army had been unable to offer services for half of the year because it did not make the goal. Jensen said in November that they would do whatever it took to meet their $55,000 goal.
Kettles were located in 12 places at department and grocery stores, as well as nine miniature kettles in banks, businesses and restaurants. Jensen confirmed Thursday morning that the campaign came in slightly greater than the goal, with a total of $55,490.50 in donations.
“But considering that we haven’t made in three years, we were just ecstatic,” Jensen said.
A press release from the Salvation Army said this is a “big shot in the arm” for the organization. After not being able to help anyone in their social services office since July due to lack of funds, the organization will be back at full working capacity and “helping the citizens of Clinton County in tangible and relevant ways.”
“Which is a long time coming,” Jensen said.
Jensen is thankful to all of the volunteers, as well as everyone who donated to the campaign.
“We would be in a horrible situation if it weren’t for the residents of Clinton. We rely so heavily on the donations and gifts of the community. We asked, they listened, and God has blessed us richly through their generosity,” Jensen said.
Now that the Christmas season is over, the Salvation Army kicks off its year-long programs. This includes the organization’s emergency food pantry and social services general assistance, as well as year-round church and youth programming.
“Our goal is to be a safe, comfortable space for all members of our community. If someone needs a church, or kids need a constructive group to be a part of, or even if someone enjoys volunteer work and giving back, we want people to have us in mind. We want to be here for them as much as they have been here for us,” Lt. Shane Jensen said.
Features
Related Photos
-
Salvation Army bell ringer Debbie Dick fought through rain, snow, sleet and wind to collect money for the charitable organization during December. The Salvation Army announced this week that it made its yearly Red Kettle goal. Natalie Conrad
Discussion
January 12, 2013
Salvation Army reaches Red Kettle annual goal
- Features
-
-
New marina operator, manager make changes to please boaters
The new Clinton Marina and RV Park operator has taken charge of the riverfront amenities, making sure boaters and campers are taken care of and the facilities run smoothly just in time for Memorial Day.
- Krumpets will be moving to Fulton FULTON, Ill. — A Clinton restaurant will be moving into the old Corner Treasures & Treats building at 1016 Fourth St. in Fulton. Charles Dykstra, of the Fulton Retail Development Group, made the announcement during the Fulton City Council meeting thi
-
Okla. front pages capture tornado aftermath
View how several Oklahoma newspapers covered Monday's massive tornado in Moore. Please note that officials revised the death toll downward early Tuesday morning after some papers were printed, but it is expected to climb again as recovery efforts continue.
-
Striding for awareness
CAMANCHE -- Organizers for the third annual Strides for Clinton County Autism Family Walk and 5K run agreed that Saturday's turnout was better than last year. "It's getting bigger every year," Lori Bigwood, one of the organizers for the event, said.
-
Nancy Holt
CAMANCHE -- Nancy Holt, 65, of Camanche, had a port placed in her chest this week to facilitate weekly plasma infusions. She said this is the best way to treat Alpha-1. For the past few years, Nancy's health has been declining. At the same time, her
-
Students honored at ceremony
CLINTON -- Seventy-four students from Clinton High School's class of 2013 were honored Thursday during the 27th annual senior honors convocation. The class of 2013 has taken more Advanced Placement tests and has earned some of the highest scores on
-
Group eyes bandshell improvement
CLINTON -- A group of Clinton volunteers wants to transform the Riverview bandshell from an unkempt structure to an attractive venue for community events. Members of Vision 8, a Clinton-based nonprofit organization working together to improve the ima
-
Cool Streak Snapped
CLINTON -- It didn't take long for the Gateway-area to bust out of a recent cool streak that extended through the weekend. In fact, the swing temperature was record-breaking. Tuesday's high of 93 degrees broke a record high from 1932. The temperature
-
Bidding farewell
CLINTON -- For the first time in 55 years, Mark Kapusinski will not have a first day of school to anticipate. The Clinton vocal music teacher is retiring after 29 years with the Clinton School District. His wife Nancy also is retiring. With 22 years
-
Growing Together
CLINTON -- Apartment dwellers and those with small yards can still rent plots in Clinton's community garden. The community garden, located at the corner of 13th Avenue North and North 14th Street, was tilled Wednesday for the planting season. Kelli
- More Features Headlines
-
