That the economy made it tough for all of us to do our holiday shopping is, alas, a reality. But its even harder for those who are less fortunate. To the rescue: Salvation Army bellringers.
According to the Newsplex, bellringers stationed at 25 different locations around Charlottesville have this year raised thousands of dollars. The money goes to families and children in need.
To be exact, the Salvation Army’s goal for this holiday season was $125,000 and with the generosity of all of you out there, it was shattered.
A bellringer outside CVS on the Downtown Mall says that even on Christmas Eve people were donating. "Business is good," he says. "Business is excellent."
Although the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is more than 100 years old, new technology to enhance the fundraising efforts is coming. In an experiment, some North Texas bellringers started taking credit cards. Donations are processed on a small wireless credit card machine attached to a tripod.
Interesting. Are they coming to Charlottesville any time soon?
“I am not sure at this point, I am hoping we will,” says Flora Orser, a woman who works at the Salvation Army. Hey, if it makes giving easier…
Merry Christmas everybody!
Bellringers on the Downtown Mall say "business is good."