The 2020 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. The total for Community Chest funds was $6,580, compared to last year’s total of $5,725. Of this, $6,372 was distributed, with $150 going for administrative expenses and $58 to cover any additional expenses. Proceeds from the Drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds to organizations was as follows:
Harmony Public Library $600, Harmony Ambulance $2,300, Harmony Girl Scouts $150, Harmony Boy Scouts $150, Fillmore Central Dollars for Scholars $300, Fillmore County DAC $300, Maple Leaf Services $300, Fillmore Salvation Army $600, American Red Cross $500, ARC $300, Courage Center $300, Harmony Healthcare $200, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $200, Multiple Sclerosis Society $200, Harmony Cancer Support Group $200
Organizers gratefully thank the city and Community Chest members, a special Thank You to Gerri Ehler, for assisting with the mailing and Harmony residents and businesses for their continued financial support.
Officers of the Community Chest are Phil Burkholder, chairman; Carol Rhodes, secretary; and Kay Himlie, treasurer. Board members include Gerri Ehler, Pam Hoppe, Bonnie Bakken, Renee Reicks, Renee Olson and Muriel Gunderson.