The Santa’s Helper Fund collection now totals $37,500. Many contributors are heeding the call to support the Salvation Army through this charity. Our most recent donors include the following:

Robert and Shirley Stairs of Hampden, $50; Anonymous in Millinocket, $25; a gift of $50 in the names of Ashleigh, Ryan and Haley Littlefield of Northeast Harbor; Sue Dorr and family of Machias, $20 in memory of Maine State Trooper Jeffrey Parola.

Carl and Irene Brown of Brooks, $50; the employees of Old Town Canoe Co. in Old Town, $100; Stanley and Janice Gomm of Old Town, $10; Lillian Zanchi of Bangor, $35.

Anonymous in Bangor, $50 in memory of Gleason and Cassie Scott of Minturn; Veazie Ladies Aid, $25; Catherine, Walter and Paul Leavitt of Old Town, $25 in memory of a special “Dad,” Benjamin Barr Sr.; Local 558-C, $25.

Anonymous in Brownville Junction, $150; Anonymous in Fort Kent, $25; Anonymous in Bangor, $1,000 “from a thankful one;” Wanda Thomas of Orono, $25.

Susan and Roger Pelkey of East Millinocket, $100; Michaela and Lucas in East Millinocket, $25; Don and Nancy King of Glenburn, $50 in memory of Angela; Arthur Martin of Orrington, $100; Anonymous in Bucksport, $50 in loving memory of Louise Alice Sanborn of Bucksport.

Carol Cote of Bangor, $25 in memory of husband Royal and daughter Teresa Dow; a gift of $50 contributed by Joel A. Dearborn, Esq.; Anonymous in Hampden, $25; Anonymous in Winterport, $50; Anonymous in Holden, $50.

Anonymous in Presque Isle, $100; Marie Gallison of Newport, $30; a donation of $25 from David Thompson in memory of Robert “Hibbey” Thompson; Penobscot Pomona Grange No. 8, $75; a gift of $25 from Joe and Glo McNichol.

A contribution of $100 from the family of Carlton L. Morse Sr. and Priscilla Morse, including Carlton Jr., Eugene, Janice, Milo, Juston and Shawn; from the girls at the Springfield Post Office, $35; Anonymous in Bucksport, $25 “for a better Christmas; Anonymous in Lincoln, $25.

Julie and Iain, $25; Jeanne Rudnicki of Bangor, $25; Janell Anthony of Alton, $20; Lise and Scott Auxier of Hampden, $25 in memory of brother Richard “Dick” Rouleau; Bernard Walls of Machias, $100 in memory of Fidalis Burgess and Caroline Sawyer.

Thank you all for your generous donations.

Send your contribution today to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402-1329. All contributors will be recognized in the Bangor Daily News unless anonymity is requested. There are 10 days remaining to have your contribution recognized.