Freeman Holiday Fund has raised $3,820

The Freeman’s 2019 Holiday Fund drive raised $3,820 through Friday, Dec. 20.

Money donated during the annual drive, which runs through Christmas, is given to five area organizations that help the needy: The People’s Place in Kingston; Family; and the Community Action programs in Ulster, Dutchess and Greene counties.

All administrative costs for the fund are paid by the Freeman.

This is the fund’s 43rd year. It was begun in 1977 and raised a total of $579,662 though last year. The 2018 donations totaled $9,085.

The Holiday Fund welcomes monetary donations large and small. They should be mailed to Holiday Fund, Daily Freeman, 79 Hurley Ave., Kingston, N.Y. 12401. Contributors’ names will be published periodically, though requests for anonymity will be honored.

Questions about the fund should be directed to Brenda Crantz at (845) 400-1202 or bcrantz@freemanonline.com.

Recent contributors include:

William and Brenda Spearman James and Virginia Cleveland Robert and Marie Barnes Rozann Cady James and Susan Rose Norman and Lillias Rice Cecelia Macauley George and Maureen Moore Gary and Lori Pruden, in memory of Jim and Doris Pruden Myron and Debra Jacob Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan Lowell and Suzanne Thing Bonnie Rocap Rosemary Mitchell Minerva Homan Michael and Linda Boyer Anita Norman Joseph and Jean Benkert Theresa Schiller St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hellenic Women’s Club There also were three anonymous donations.

FREEMAN HOLIDAY FUND

Your contribution to the Freeman Holiday Fund helps those who are less fortunate have a more joyous season.

TOTAL: $3,820

Address donations to: Freeman Holiday Fund 79 Hurley Ave. Kingston, NY 12401