Salvation Army of the Midlands

Salvation Army of the Midlands discuss holiday results

ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Salvation Army of the Midlands says holiday donations went fairly well during the season. Area Commander Major Mark Craddock says they surpassed their red kettle goal of $200,000 with donation totaling at $230,000.  Also, over 2300 children received Christmas assistance through the Angel Tree program. Major Craddock says despite having challenges in the…

Fewer bellringers means fewer donations at the Salvation Army of the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Salvation Army of the Midlands says there is a decrease in kettle workers and donations this Christmas.  The organization says the decrease in donations aren’t due to the lack of giving but to the shortage of kettle workers. Salvation Army’s Area Commander Major Mark Craddock says it has been difficult to hire workers during the pandemic. …