Conestoga Valley /townlively
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 48
The Salvation Army Seeks Help To #RescueChristmas hristmas is coming, but like so much this year, it may look markedly different. Uncertainty surrounds one of the quintessential signs of the holiday The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign. With store closings across the country, a decrease in inperson visits to retail locations, and individuals carrying less cash, the red kettles may be fewer in number and might collect a reduced amount compared with previous years. In hopes of offsetting the anticipated decrease and to keep up with the increased need for services, The Salvation Army USA has launched #RescueChristmas. The Salvation Army Lancaster Corps distributed water and information about #RescueChristmas on Sept. 18 to kickstart local fundraising efforts. Lancaster commanding officer Maj. Dean Satterlee noted that the Red Kettle campaign has historically been The Salvation Army’s main fundraising campaign. “We need the community’s help more than ever this year to help us rescue Christmas for so many in need,” Satterlee said. “We know the Lancaster community has always answered the call to help those in
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need, and we are optimistic this campaign will be no different.” With more people facing hardship this year, the opportunity to help is greater than ever. “Because of COVID-19, we have seen our 2020 service numbers grow to be significantly higher,” Satterlee said. “After the Great Recession of 2008 ended, The Salvation Army served an additional 10 million people over the following three years, and we expect a similar prolonged need from this current pandemic.” Since March, The Salvation Army USA has provided more than 100 million meals, which is a 155% increase over the same period last year. In addition to the need for food relief, housing has been a main focus of The Salvation Army’s recent service. With many Americans owing money for missed rent or mortgage payments, the organization anticipates a substantial increase in requests for emergency financial help for expenses such as rent/mortgage payments, utility bills, and food. Locally, The Salvation Army has provided almost $13,000 in rental and utility assistance since March. See Salvation Army pg 4
The Salvation Army Lancaster Corps employee Jerry Kauffman welcomed guests at the #RescueChristmas kickoff event on Sept. 18.
Cavod To “ExtraGive” Is Extraordinarily Important Present “The In a year when nonprofit organizations Music Man Jr.” experienced significant losses of income BY ANN MEAD ASH
As Cavod Theatre reached its 10th anniversary this year, the decision was made to look back to the organization’s roots and celebrate by staging a junior version of one of Cavod’s first productions “The Music Man.” “The Music Man Jr.” will play at Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland, at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Dec. 4 and 11; at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 12; and at 4 p.m. on Sundays, Dec. 6 and 13. See Cavod Theatre pg 4
opportunities, the Extraordinary Give (ExtraGive) hosted by the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) is of particular importance. For 24 hours, beginning at 12:00:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, individuals may make donations via credit card to participating nonprofits at www.extragive.org. To inspire generous donations, LCCF has solicited sponsors for more than $500,000 in matching funds and other prizes.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Choir Plans Virtual Concert . . . . . . . . .2 Making An Impact . . . . . . .5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Photo frames and other props may be downloaded and printed to build excitement for the Extraordinary Give, which will be held on Nov. 20.
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