MEADVILLE —
Salvation Army volunteer and Kettle Coordinator Howard Crow is sending out a call to arms for generous citizens willing donate their time as bell-ringers for the Kettle Drive or adopt a child for the Angel Tree program.
Both areas of the Salvation Army’s charity efforts require some assistance to better serve Meadville’s needy.
“We still have about 150 kids to buy for,” Crow said. “We’re looking for people to adopt these children.”
Contributors of the Angel Tree program can adopt one or more children for whom they can purchase new clothing or toys, which will be delivered to them on Christmas day.
In the meantime, the Kettle Drive needs bell-ringers to stand at the Salvation Army’s trademark red kettles in front of local businesses around town to collect monetary donations, said Crow, hoping Meadville will continue living up to its generous reputation.
“Based on the current level of need, we’re hoping to service almost two times the number of people we did last year,” he said.
Last year, the Meadville area’s Salvation Army Kettle Drive totaled more than $55,000, up about $10,000 from the prior year, and went to assist almost 6,400 individuals in the Meadville area. This year’s goal is $65,000.
Anyone interested in volunteering can call Crow at (814) 795-4496 to apply.
Konstantine Fekos can be reached at 724-6370 or by email at kfekos@meadvilletribune.com.
Local News
Salvation Army puts call out for bell-ringers
- Local News
-
-
Conneaut Lake Park headed to tax sale over $877K in property taxes
The Crawford County Board of Commissioners said Wednesday it will put into motion plans to have Conneaut Lake Park be sold for overdue property taxes.
-
Election sets up possible three-way race for two spots
Based on Tuesday night’s unofficial count, there may be a three-way race for two seats on Conneaut School Board in Region 2, which roughly coincides geographically the district’s former Conneaut Valley attendance area.
-
Two incumbents ousted in PENNCREST primary
Two incumbent members of the PENNCREST School Board apparently have been ousted in a six-way race for the nominations for four seats on the board.
-
Incumbent Hills wins Republican nomination in Vernon Township
Incumbent Alden Hills is one step closer to retaining his position on the Vernon Township Board of Supervisors after winning the Republican nomination in a three-man primary Tuesday.
-
The Band Perry ticket crush shuts down county website
The race to obtain tickets to The Band Perry's Crawford County Fair concert overwhelmed the fair's website when tickets went on sale Monday.
-
Crawford Central taps Rob Smith to fill vacancy
A former elected member of the Crawford Central School Board has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the board to serve until December.
-
Health group make water fluoridation plea
A crowd of almost 20 members of the local community filled the Meadville Area Water Authority conference room Monday night when a group of local residents organized under the name Community Initiative for Improved Dental Health presented a plea for what they described as “optimal fluoridation of the Meadville community water system.”
-
Lawmakers mull measures allowing independents into primaries
More than 1 million registered voters in Pennsylvania will be barred from casting a ballot today because the state allows only registered Democrats and Republicans to participate in the primary election.
-
5/20/2013 Tamarack Osprey Photo Gallery
Click photo for slideshow -
Deadline approaches for local scholarship application
Crawford County residents seeking or continuing a career in engineering, manufacturing, tool and die or plastic molding have until June 3 to apply for up to $4,000 in scholarships.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Conneaut Lake Park headed to tax sale over $877K in property taxes
Texas Students Coach Teachers on Fitness
New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane Season
Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat
Britain Attack Believed Linked to Radical Islam
Raw: Kevin Durant Tours Moore After $1M Pledge
Weiner Launches Bid to Become NYC Mayor
Okla. Teens Get Video of Deadly Tornado Overhead
Man Shot While Questioned in Boston Probe
School Storm Protection Spotty in Tornado Zones
9-year-old Tornado Victim Loved Family, Singing
Moore Native Toby Keith Tours Tornado Damage
Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage
Okla. City Mayor: Up to 13K Homes Hit by Tornado
Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London
Paperless Scanner, Vision of the Future
Florida FBI Shooting Has Boston Bombing Links
Garcetti Elected Los Angeles Mayor Over Greuel
Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
IRS Official Pleads 5th Amendment
Lawyer: Feds Investigating Susan Powell Case
