Merry Christmas Fund hits 43% of $50G goal
Goal: $50,000 Given Today: $1,900 Given to Date: $21,386.85 CHESTER » The Salvation Army/Daily Times Merry Christmas has hit 43 percent of its goal by Christmas Day and is up 10 percent year-over-year.
As in prior years, the Merry Christmas Fund drive will continue through the end of the month to help the Chester Corps minister to the needy through the rest of the Christmas season and stretch its regular operating throughout the year.
Today’s donors to the
2019 Merry Christmas Fund are:
• Nancy Raynor of Media, $300: “In memory of my husband George Raynor, daughter Susan Raynor and brother George “Nip” Harper.”
• A Blessed Christmas to all from First Baptist Church of Morton, $200
• Chester Blair of Media,
$50: “In memory of Josephine Blair and Family, Fred D. Hodges and Millie Hodges.”
• Jean Deprisco of Morton,
$50: “Wishes you all Peace, Joy and lasting Happiness.”
• First Baptist Church of Ridley Park, $100: “Merry Christmas.”
• William McClaren of Aldan, $100: “In memory of Twin Brothers Joe McClaren, Bill and Heff.”
• Clarence Richardson of Aldan, $100: “Merry Christmas from Cookie.”
• Richard and Adrienne Gallo of Media, $200: “In loving memory of Michael, Vincent and Rita Gallo, Casimir and Stella DeCwikiel.”
• Mike and Debbie Civitella of Glen Mills, $100: “In memory of our big hearted friend Chris Panarello, Jr. RIP.”
• Anonymous from Glen Mills, $100.
• Dot E. Gieder of Upper Chichester, $25: “In loving memory of my son Freddie Gieder gone to soon, miss you.”
• Joseph Wurm and Family, $100.
• Anonymous from Springfield, $100.
• Patt Nowland of Wilmington, Del., $200: “In loving memory of Dorothy and Walter Beresky.”
• Anonymous from Aston, $25.
• Carol and Don Storey of Media, $50: “In memory of our parents and others loved ones.”
• Butch and Ruth Eyrich of Brookhaven, $100: “In loving memory of Jim
Munson, Gary Nygard and Steve Zuzek.”
The Daily Times will provide updates showing the amount of donations received and list the names of contributors to the Merry Christmas Fund. Those who wish to be recognized should include a very brief, legible holiday message with their donations.
Donations can be sent in the form of checks or money orders to: Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1032, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Please do not mail donations to the Daily Times.