Battle of the Banks & Credit Unions to Benefit The Salvation Army Sheboygan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Carrye Jo Cony
710 Pennsylvania Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-694-1271
carryejo.cony@usc.salvationarmy.org
Battle of the Banks & Credit Unions to Benefit The Salvation Army
SHEBOYGAN, WI (December 2, 2019) Staff from seven area financial institutions will be competing against each other as they ring bells at the red kettle stands from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, December 4. The Battle of the Banks is a friendly competition to raise money to support the social service programs offered to Sheboygan county by The Salvation Army. The winning bank or credit will be announced on December 6.
2019 Participants and Ringing Locations include:
- Kohler Credit Union (Festival Foods, Sheboygan)
- Sheboygan Area Credit Union (Festival Foods and Wal-Mart #1276, Sheboygan)
- United One Credit Union (Piggly Wiggly, Sheboygan south)
- HSA Bank (Wal-Mart #1276, Sheboygan)
- Wells Fargo (Piggly Wiggly, Sheboygan north)
- Oostburg State Bank (Piggly Wiggly, Oostburg)
- National Exchange Bank (Piggly Wiggly, Howards Grove)
The Christmas season is the largest source of funding for The Salvation Army, with the money received supporting services provided to the community year-round. Our Christmas fundraising goal for 2019 is $595,000, of which $150,000 of that is expected to come from donations placed in the red kettles. The community is encouraged to sign up for a volunteer shift at www.registertoring.com or by calling 920-694-1268.
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ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY: For more than 120 years, the Sheboygan Area Salvation Army has served struggling neighbors in His name, without discrimination. Each year, thousands of area men, women and children find shelter, food, and other assistance. With the community’s help, we continue “Doing the Most Good” for those who need it most. For more information, visit www.sasheboygan.org. To schedule a tour or learn how you can get involved, call Carrye Jo Cony at 920-694-1271 or email her at carryejo.cony@usc.salvationarmy.org.