Centra Members, Team Members and local community members came together this holiday season to raise more than $2,800 to support Santa Protectors.
These donations were provided through the Holiday Giving Program, which collects monetary donations for local non-profits who purchase gifts forchildren in need during the holidays.
"This year’s theme was ‘Give a little. Help a lot,' which reminds us that every contribution made, no matter the size, has the power to brighten a child’s holiday," Centra Director of Community Involvement Jenni Carr said. "Every dollar given is a reminder that compassion and community spirit can truly change lives, and I’m humbled to see how our Members, Team Members, friends and neighbors continue to give with such open hearts. We’re excited about the impact we create together!"
The donations from each community Centra serves support different organizations. This year’s program raised a total of $63,237.03 in donations to 16 organizations:
• Brown County Shop with a Cop: $1,726.31
• Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund: $3,538.24
• Columbus Shop with a Cop: $3,538.24
• Fraternal Order of Police Cops and Kids Jackson County: $11,000.47
• Good Samaritan Food Pantry: $5,524.67
• Holidays with Heroes – Carmel: $591.50
• Johnson County Fraternal Order of Police Shop with a Cop: $2,343.41
• Washington County Fraternal Order of Police Shop with a Cop: $1,133.68
• Salvation Army – Madison: $1,840.43
• Salvation Army – New Albany: $9,176.23
• Santa Protectors – Shelbyville: $2,871.88
• Santa's Heroes – Greensburg: $2,060.96
• Shop with a Sheriff – Scott County: $10,704.87
• The Caring Center: $2,142.89
• The Julian Center: $1,505
• Turning Point Holiday Store: $3,538.25
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