More donations arrive for Daily Times Merry Christmas Fund

Goal: $50,000

Given today: $2,515.00 Given to date: $9,300.00 CHESTER » The 2020 Merry Christmas Fund saw its largest single day of giving thus far as $2,515 rolled into the Salvation Army Chester Corps. The fund is now just shy of the $10,000 mark and closes the gap between 2019 donations from yesterday’s 43% to 30%. Today’s donors helping provide food baskets and toys to families the week of Christmas are:

· John O’Brien of Aston,

$150: “Merry Christmas in loving memory of our parents, June and Henry O’Brien - The O’Brien Children.”

· Frank & Dorothy Kmat of Brookhaven, $50: “In memory of John and Crystal Dowling and Michael Kmat.”

· Anonymous, $2,000: “Merry Christmas!”

· Dorothy Smoak of Chester, $100: “Merry Christmas to all! God bless everyone from Dorothy Smoak and grandkids and family.”

· Michael Gray of Wayne,

$25: “In memory of my friend, Bill Boylan.”

· Monica Dougherty of Clifton Heights, $40.

· Joyce Laughlin of West Chester, $100: “This $100 check is for Kevin Laughlin. This remembrance by his family is to help those in need to have a merry and blessed Christmas. – The Laughlin Family.”

· Elizabeth Anderson of Media, $50: “In memory of loved ones.”

The Chester Corps’ locations for the annual Salvation Army Kettle Drive are currently underway. Those interested in volunteering may call the Chester Corps headquarters at 610-8740423 or visit pa.salvationarmy.org/chester

The Daily Times will provide daily 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.