Y103.9 Radio Loves Our Seniors

This Valentine’s Day, Show a Senior You Care by Supporting the Golden Diners Program

During the month of February, Y103.9 Radio is inviting listeners to “Show a senior you care” by making a donation to The Salvation Army’s Golden Diners program.

A donation of $35 buys a whole week’s worth of hot meals delivered to a low-income, homebound senior; $70 buys two-weeks of meals; and $140 buys hot meals for an entire month. 

For every gift of $35 or more, a flower and a personal message from you will be delivered with the meal. Flowers are being donated courtesy of Countryside Flower Shop in Crystal Lake.

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Generous Donors Give More Than $12 Million to
Local Red Kettle Campaign

Chicagoans, their suburban neighbors and people throughout the broader Northeastern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana region responded to record levels of need this holiday season by donating generously to The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign.  Donations to the Red Kettle campaign totaled $12.1 million.  Red kettles were on streets and in shopping centers from November 19 through December 24, with major gifts and donations to on-line kettles continuing through January 31. 

More than $2.6 million was dropped into area red kettles, and an additional $218,000 was donated on-line to virtual red kettles. The remainder was received in the form of major gifts and donations made directly to the campaign or via mail.

“We are so very thankful for the generosity Chicagoans have shown for their neighbors in need this holiday season,” said Lt. Col. Ralph Bukiewicz, Divisional Commander of the Metropolitan Division of The Salvation Army, “The people of our communities reached deep, often making sacrifices themselves, in order to bring joy and practical assistance to many people in need, and these donations will help us serve families, children, seniors, homeless and respond to disaster situations through the remainder of 2012.”

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