For 40 years, The Herald-Standard (Uniontown) has conducted its annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. The campaign’s goal this year is to raise $10,000, with all donations remaining in the local area to help fund the Salvation Army’s many community programs.
The holiday fundraiser began four decades ago when the Herald-Standard appealed to readers to support Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County, with the initial hope of raising a few thousand dollars to assist residents in need.
Readers responded generously, and Give-A-Christmas became an annual campaign.
Held each year from Thanksgiving through Dec. 23, Give-A-Christmas donations are accepted in person at the Herald-Standard’s office or by mail.
Donors are encouraged to include holiday wishes or make contributions in memory or honor of loved ones. Over the years, the campaign has received support from both local readers and contributors from across the country, raising more than $1 million for the Salvation Army.
Bob Pinarski, regional publisher for the Herald-Standard, said the newspaper is honored to host the fundraiser. “There has been an increase in the number of people who need help this year, whether it’s with food, heating bills or shelter. Give-A-Christmas is a small way we can help those in our community who need it the most,” he said. “We’re thankful to the many donors who’ve supported the campaign and hope they will continue to do so for many years to come.”
Contributions for the Give-A-Christmas campaign can be mailed to Give-A-Christmas, c/o Herald-Standard, 8 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401. Checks should be made out to Give-A-Christmas.
Additionally, donations may be dropped off at the newspaper office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. Checks should be made payable to Give-A-Christmas. The final total raised will be published in the Christmas Eve edition of the Herald-Standard. All donors are welcome to include notes honoring or memorializing loved ones, as well as holiday messages.
