By Neil Doyle
BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County has announced its 2018 Christmas campaign goals and co-chairs.
David and Trudy Strand will serve as this year’s campaign co-chairs as the announcement was made Friday at the Red Kettle Kick-off breakfast. David served as Illinois State University President from 1995-1999.
The campaign goal is to raise $520,000. That’s a $5,000 increase from 2017.
Last year shoppers dropped almost $218,000 into the red kettles over the holidays, which was about $37,000 below the Salvation Army’s goal.
The Salvation Army’s “Make a Difference” campaign exceeded its overall fundraising goal thanks to donations sent by mail and online, particularly in January. The campaign raised $529,000 or about $14,000 above the fundraising goal.
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