2/15/13 - Thousands of lives were changed and transformed last year thanks to the Salvation Army of Livingston County. The local Corps celebrated successes over the past year along with work to come during its victory luncheon yesterday at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township. It was reported that 9, 365 lives in Livingston County have been touched or changed in some way, with hope was provided to clients through the direct efforts attendees and others. A new video titled âDiscover the Salvation Army of Livingston Countyâ was shown before Captain Jenny Ortman offered a victory message about the hope being provided to clients and asking the community to join in the fight with future efforts to help those most in need. She says the local Corps was able to help thousands while giving them hope for victory but there are still a large number of those in need and they see it every day. The annual report was also provided at the luncheon, offering a snapshot of all the good done over the past year. The Corps fell $6,329 short of its $367,000 fundraising goal this past Christmas season but it was noted that $385,000 was raised the year prior so it wasnât unrealistic. Officials said it was somewhat expected based on it being an election year, the effects of a hurricane that diverted local funds as well as a slight uptick in the economy and increased fundraising efforts from other agencies. The victory luncheon was well attended and a âDoing the Most Good Awardâ was handed out to the Brighton Area Fire Authority. It was recognized for bell-ringing efforts on the last Saturday before Christmas, during which time they raised $6.677.77 in seven hours. Officials said The Salvation Army certainly would have fallen way short of its fundraising goal had it not been for their hard work and dedication to the cause. (JM)
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