(Michigan City, IN) - The Salvation Army of Michigan City has met its $235,000 Christmas fund raising campaign goal.

 

The goal was exceeded by more than $9,000.

 

“When we launched our 2024 Christmas Campaign, we knew we would be facing a steep climb to reach our goal but these funds are what we need to be able to continue offering services to the community,” said Major Becky Simmons.

 

“We had faith that the generous folks of Michigan City would step up and help make Christmas miracles happen,” she said.

 

Simmons said Christmas campaign funds raised through Red Kettles and other donations make up about one-third of the group’s annual budget.

 

In 2024, these funds helped provide holiday assistance to 614 local families, including 1,468 children, who received food and toys for Christmas. Other programs supported by the Christmas campaign include a food pantry, diaper bank, summer camp, utility assistance, free clothing room, weekend backpack feeding program, Pathway of Hope case management, and other support for the Michigan City community.