GAINESVILLE - 'Tis the season for the Salvation Army Red Kettle drive in Gainesville and the first 2005 bell ringer went on duty Saturday morning in front of Wal-Mart.
Area Salvation Army coordinator Capt. Vic Tidman hopes donations will exceed the $100,000 donors gave last year.
Tidman said people will have to dig a little deeper this year because of Hurricane Katrina donations. But, he is confident that holiday shoppers will be generous.
"I think that has probably affected people's ability to give," Tidman said.
Tidman said the donations stay in Northeast Georgia to meet local needs.
"The kettle program is always for local needs, so these funds will stay right here in the service area and will help children and families right here," Tidman said.
Friday
May 17th, 2024
6:09AM
