GREEN BAY — The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay kicked off its annual major fundraiser today, the 2021 Christmas Campaign, with a program and celebrity bell-ringers.
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich was on hand to ring the first bell. He was joined by Ashwaubenon Village President Mary Kardoskee, Green Bay Police Department Chief Chris Davis, and members of the Green Bay Rockers baseball team.
Major Matt O’Neil, Greater Green Bay Area Coordinator, honored long-standing bell-ringer David Jaegers, who rang for 182 hours in 2020.
“Our job is to make a difference for those in need, and that need has always been there,” said O’Neil. “However, with families still facing hardships due to the pandemic, we anticipate the increased need to carry beyond this holiday season, and we’re asking for the community’s support to help families turn tough breaks into fresh starts this year. Working together, we can ensure that Hope Marches On.”
The Christmas Campaign is the biggest fundraiser of the year and supports year-round programs and services The Salvation Amy provides. All donations up to $5,000 today, will be matched by Kickoff Match Day Sponsor, Dean Distributing.
