Pekin Christmas Campaign in Final Week

-

Nearly $3,000 Received Towards Matching Grant


The Salvation Army in Pekin is calling on all its supporters here in the final week of its Christmas Campaign.  “Major Rick Ray will be anxious to meet with the donor who offered to help with a $10,000 donation for a Pekin match,” said Rich Draeger, Tri-County Development Director. “The Pekin Corps has received almost $3,000 through online and in person or mail donations in the past few weeks, but there is still time for folks who hadn’t yet donated to help out the cause.”

To date, $179,767 has been raised toward the $200,000 dollar goal for the Pekin Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. Achieving the goal means that The Salvation Army will be able to continue providing the current level of services in Pekin and Tazewell County. Donations will be accepted through the end of business next Tuesday.

“We sincerely believe that this wonderful offer can be fully realized in this final week and hope it helps convince others to consider donating to The Salvation Army as we strive to reach the goal,” said Draeger. “The funds we receive in the next 6 days will be matched by this donor and puts Pekin on a better path to success in the coming year.” The campaign has already been a success, with more money raised this year than in 2015.

Donations to the Christmas Campaign can be made by 1)delivering to The Salvation Army, 243 Derby, Pekin, 2)mailing to The Salvation Army, or online at salvationarmypekin.org.

For more information, please contact Rich Draeger at (309) 655-1348 or 253-9909.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Local High School to Win a SMART Board in 5th Annual Recycle Your Style Contest

-
Goodwill of Central Illinois will hold the 5th Annual Recycle Your Style Contest. High school students within Goodwill’s territory are encouraged to donate their used clothing. The high school that donates the most pounds of clothing will win a SMART Board donated by Bradfield’s Computer Supply. The contest runs from October 1st through October 31st. “This has been a very successful campaign for us,” said Bob Parkhurst, Goodwill Vice President. “We are grateful for Bradfield’s Computer Supply’s donation of a SMART Board each year. That prize really heats up the competition among the high schools.” Donations of items other than clothing are encouraged, but only clothing will count toward the contest. Only high schools are eligible, but others can participate including teachers, family and school supporters. Donors need to tell the Goodwill donation attendant which high school they are supporting for their donation to be counted. Donations can be made at any of Goodwill’s nine stores o
Read more

Methodist Offers Free Informational Heart Program

-
January 29, 2010 Methodist Medical Center is hosting a free “Coffee with the Doctor” on Saturday February 27, 2010 in observance of National Heart Month. Tahir Ilahi, M.D. of the Methodist Medical Group Cardiology will be making a presentation on “Cholesterol and Your Heart”. Registered Dietician Hannah Lee will also be on hand to demonstrate heart healthy meal preparation. “Coffee with the Doctor” will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Methodist Medical Group Cardiology Conference Room at 112 NE. Crescent Ave in Peoria. The event is free but space is limited. Reserve your seat by calling 671-5121.
Read more

Pekin Insurance Focusing on Strategic Initiative

-
Image
  Pekin Insurance • 2505 Court Street • Pekin, Illinois • 61558-0001 • 800-322-0160 October 3, 2023 For Immediate Release Pekin Insurance® Focusing on Strategic Initiative The Property and Casualty insurance industry is experiencing unprecedented times. Severe and erratic weather patterns combined with the impacts of rising inflation earlier this year have challenged the ability to keep home and property premiums at manageable levels while paying ever-increasing claim amounts. To meet these challenges, Pekin Insurance is accelerating a strategic restructuring plan that has a primary focus on Commercial and Life Insurance, where the impacts of current environmental challenges are reduced. Increasing our focus on business insurance will significantly impact our long-term success. As we put our strategies in place, it is necessary for us to reduce our exposure to personal insurance. We will temporarily suspend the acceptance of new homeowners or personal auto business in Arizona, Illinois
Read more