Salvation Army contributions down

December 10, 2009 – hometownlife.com – “Hiller's Market on North Center Street in Northville is our top revenue generator in Northville, and the Hiller's at Five Mile and Haggerty in Plymouth is the second top generator in our service area,”

This is the time of year when shoppers hear the familiar Salvation Army bell ringers.

Capt. Daniel Hull, pastor and corps officer; Laurie Aren, director of family and community ministries; and Teresa Moriarty, volunteer coordinator in the Plymouth office, which serves Northville, say it's not too late, however, to boost funding for needy families.

“We're seeing more of an influx of people from Northville needing assistance,” Aren said. “We're here to help, and people can also help us.”

The Plymouth office handles requests from families in Plymouth, Northville, Canton, Van Buren Township and Sumpter Township.

“We work very closely with Marlene Kunz at Northville Civic Concern,” Aren said, such as when a local man donated 40,000 chickens to eight agencies helping needy families. GOAL THIS YEAR $316,000

“Our goal is $265,000 for the red kettles alone just for our service area,” Moriarty said.

“Our total goal, including all monetary donations for Christmas this year is $316,000,” Hull said.

“Hiller's Market on North Center Street in Northville is our top revenue generator in Northville, and the Hiller's at Five Mile and Haggerty in Plymouth is the second top generator in our service area,” Moriarty said.

“We are fast and furiously signing up bell ringers, and it's not too late for anyone who wants to volunteer,” Moriarty said. Bell ringers take two-hour shifts. Judy Kohl signs up volunteers at Hiller's Market, the post office and Orin Jewelers. Those interested in ringing a bell can contact the Plymouth office at (734) 453-5464, ext. 24.

Click here to view original article by staff writer Pam Fleming.