What is better than Vice-President, Karen Gidderon, dancing in a red dress because we hit the $1,000 mark at Christmas Angel Telethon 2011, than Vice-President & Christmas Angel Telethon Committee Chair, Karen Gidderon dancing in a green dress because we hit our goal of $40,000 at Christmas Angel Telethon 2012?

Why $40,000?

Because that is nearly what it costs to handle the families, senior citizens and shut-ins that are blessed by Christmas Angel Community Center during Christmas. For years Salvation Army has run a great program that made sure that local families had new toys and clothes and food baskets for Christmas. In fact for 27 years the Neighbors in Need Program provided those funds, but due to program changes in 2011, that is not happening anymore and it is time to step up and help a church that not only feeds families during Christmas but serves over 300 hot, balanced lunches every Monday through Friday to people right here in Kelso-Longview, and anyone who shows up to the Longview/Kelso Temple Corps. during lunchtime. Not only does Salvation Army feed people nearly everyday, but they offer a plethora of social services in addition to church programs that build character in children, youth, adults and senior citizens. Read the rest of this entry »