The 2019 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. The total for Community Chest funds was $5,735, similar to last year’s total. Of this, $5,600 was distributed, with $150 going for expenses and $35 to cover any additional expenses. Proceeds from the Drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities.
The disbursement of funds to organizations went to: Harmony Public Library $500, Harmony Ambulance $2,200, Harmony Girl Scouts $150, Harmony Boy Scouts $150, Fillmore Central Dollars for Scholars $200, Fillmore County DAC $200, Maple Leaf Services $250, Fillmore Salvation Army $500, American Red Cross $500, ARC $200, Courage Center $200, Harmony Healthcare $150, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $200, and Multiple Sclerosis Society $200.
Organizers gratefully thank the city and Community Chest members for assisting with the mailing and Harmony residents and businesses for their continued financial support.
Officers of the Community Chest are Carroll Armstrong, Chairman; Carol Rhodes, Secretary; and Kay Himlie, Treasurer. Board members include Gerri Ehler, Pam Hoppe, Bonnie Bakken, Renee Reicks, Phil Burkholder, Renee Olson and Muriel Gunderson.