Firefighters from Shreveport and Bossier City went head-to-head in a friendly fundraising competition benefiting The Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana.
Christmas in July Campaign
The competition, called the “Battle of the Bell,” was part of The Salvation Army’s Christmas in July campaign. Firefighters from both departments collected donations while ringing bells outside Sam’s Club locations.
The money raised will support The Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana’s year-round programs and services for people in need. Julie Allen, director of development for The Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana, said community donations help the organization continue providing assistance to families across the region.
“We have people coming in our door every single day, either needing a food box, help with utility assistance, coming into our shelter, kids in our youth center,” Allen said. “So every single little bit counts.”
The Christmas in July fundraiser has been underway for the past two weekends and has reached about half of its fundraising goal. The community is encouraged to continue giving at The Salvation Army’s website.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
