Another $135 rolls into holiday fund drive

Delaware County continues to open its hearts to help those in need at this giving time of year.

The Daily Times Merry Christmas Fund raises money each year for the great work of the Salvation Army in Chester.

Here is the latest of the latest contributors:

GOAL: $50,000.00

GIVEN TODAY: $135.00

GIVEN TO DATE: $4,240.00

• Michael and Nancy Fitzgerald of Chester Heights, $100, “In loving memory of Charles and Isabel Seymour formerly of Riddle Village. Together again.”

• Tim Donovan of Prospect Park, $5, “Respect for all human life, both before and after birth.

• Parkside Senior Center of Parkside,

$30, “Merry Christmas to all of our present members and in remembrance of deceased members. The Parkside Group.

Those who wish to contribute to the $50,000 goal can send donations via check or money order made payable and mailed to Chester Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1032, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Please do not mail donations to the Daily Times. Contributors who wish to be recognized should include a very brief, legible holiday message with their donations.

Donations of toys, food and clothing can be dropped them off at the Salvation Army Headquarter at 151 W. 15th St., Chester. For information on donation drop offs or Kettle Worker openings, call the Chester Corps at 610-874-4266.