THANK YOU! WJBC bartending fundraiser collects hundreds for the Salvation Army in Bloomington

Posted on October 18, 2024
The WJBC on-air staff served up drinks for a good cause.

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – The numbers are in from WJBC’s celebrity bartender fundraising event at Lil’ Beaver Brewery to help the Salvation Army.

The fundraiser’s goal was to stuff the red kettles ahead of the holiday season to help those in need.

A full-house attended the WJBC fundraising event.

Over two hours, the WJBC staff collected tips and raised nearly $400 for the Salvation Army in Bloomington.

“Events like this are important to let everyone know what we do here in Bloomington. (Some things we do) are the Safe Harbor Shelter, our food pantry, rent and utility assistance. Every penny that came in tonight goes towards those programs. We help people right here in our own community.”

For those who wish to support the Salvation Army in its annual bell-ringing fundraiser, visit RegistertoRing.com.

WJBC Staff can be reached at [email protected].

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