SalvationChristmasKettleJamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Salvation Army reports, the last couple of matching opportunities in Jamestown have brought in big bucks, but there is still a ways to go before the Christmas campaign goal is met and it’s not too late to double your donation today and Saturday.

Lt. Mitch Brecto says, another match is underway this weekend. Thanks to a few anonymous individuals, a $6,500 match will take place at kettles both today and Saturday in Jamestown.

He says, “We just wrapped up a match the other day and we’re right around $85,000 raised so far. Our Christmas campaign goal is $156,000.”

Donations will be doubled all day today and Saturday at red kettles throughout Jamestown. This also includes donations that are given online, donations delivered to the Army worship and service center in Jamestown, as well as donations that are called into 1-800-SAL-ARMY or 1-800-725-2769.

The Jamestown Fire Department has begun picking up bell-ringing shifts at Walmart for the campaign, and Brecto said volunteer bell ringers are still needed to fill 298 available hours.

Lt. Brecto.adds “We are also in need of more volunteers who would be willing to bell ring.” to fill 298 hours available.

Time is short, just a few bell ringing days remain and kettles will be pulled from the streets at 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve. If you would like to help you can visit this link and register to ring or free feel to call 701-252-0290.