Monday was a tough day for Salvation Army bell ringers. Lieutenant Sid Salcido, with the Grass Valley office, says the steady rain hampered their kettle drive…and more is on the way on Thursday, the day before Christmas…

click to listen to Lt. Salcido

Salcido told us that as of Monday afternoon around 65-thousand dollars had been collected. But the goal is 80-thousand dollars and a year ago the Salvation Army received over 87-thousand dollars…

click to listen to Lt. Salcido

Salcido says the kettle drive is vital to maintaining funding for their programs for as far as possible through next year. That includes for the Salvation Army’s family center, the winter shelter, for the clothes they give out, and for rental and utility payment assistance. As always, you’ll find bell ringers in front of most major retail stores in the area.