Fundraiser
Soon, the Salvation Army bell ringing season will start. Have you ever seen the red kettles at Town & Country, Albertsons, or the Christmas Stroll and wondered where the money went? When a family is living paycheck to paycheck, little is left when an emergency arises. Your donations to this yearly fundraiser help local families with housing, utilities, emergency repairs, and other needs. Park County Ministerial Association (PCMA) is the Livingston local extension unit of the Salvation Army. The yearly budget for 2026 is $8500.
In the past year, Salvation Army and PCMA have helped 12 families comprised of 15 adults and 14 children. Thanks to your generous donations last year of $8055, Salvation Army and PCMA were able to help these local families. In addition, by coordinating with the sheriff and police department dispatch, these organizations were able to provide emergency lodging for several families and emergency gas cards to those who needed them.
PCMA is composed of pastors in Park County. PCMA provides emergency assistance to those in need through the Salvation Army and their own funds using guidelines have been established. In addition, when someone contacts a PCMA member, a large network of other social service agencies throughout Park County are made available. PCMA networks with HRDC and various churches to help people in need. Churches sign up to cover the shifts of bell ringing from Thanksgiving to Christmas to fund these services. Shifts are also available online at https://volunteer.salvationarmyusa.org/
High school seniors, be on the lookout for a scholarship opportunity that PCMA is funding this year!
To request assistance, check with your local pastor to see if it falls within PCMA and Salvation Army’s guidelines. Many churches also have a separate fund to assist people within the community.
If you are interested in learning more about PCMA, the meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month during the school year at Perk on Park at 8:30 am.
Donations can be sent to either Salvation Army or PCMA, PO Box 1259, Livingston, MT 59047.