Donation numbers are down for the Salvation Army in the Maritimes this Christmas.
With less than a week to go, the organization is $425, 000 behind on their campaign donation goal.
“We’re very worried. We have never seen a need this great while experiencing a lag in motivating donations,” said Lieutenant Gina Haggett, divisional secretary for public relations. “Many of those impacted are no longer the most vulnerable in society – they could be a friend, neighbour, or family member. People who have donated in past are now finding themselves needing our help this season.”
Donations from the Christmas Kettle campaign support a number of services including food banks, and breakfast programs and help put toys and clothes under Christmas trees for the less fortunate.
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