The Santa’s Helper Fund had another nice boost Thursday, bringing the total to $31,393. Generous gifts from all around the region arrived from individuals, families, businesses and groups, all of whom have chosen to support the Salvation Army’s work to bring comfort and joy to hundreds of needy people this Christmas.

Thanks go out today to Anonymous, town not given, $3,000; Anonymous, Alton, $25; Anonymous, to honor and remember three World War II veterans, Heber, Alvin and Richard, Hudson, $125; Joan Chase, in memory of Jack and Vera, Hampden, $50; Nancy and Bob Leighton, in memory of Harry Foster, Hampden, $25; Joyce and Roland Schoppe, Ellsworth, $25; Brice and Edith Gould, Dixmont, $25; Janet Rourke, Orono, $20; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lane, Sherman Mills, $100; and In memory of Ida and Harold Davis, Bangor, $25.

Contributions also arrived from Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Haskell in memory of Dawn Robbins, Stonington, $20; Hazel Townsend, in memory of Patty Turner, Mary Jane Russell and Lorraine Cox, Caribou, $100; Dorinda Stout and family in memory of husband Stephen Stout, Bangor, $20; In loving memory of Louise Alice Fecteau, Bucksport, $50; Jim Power and Pamela Colson Power, Veazie, $100; and Anonymous, Cherryfield, $50.

Also sending gifts were Larry and Deanna Philbrick, in memory of Elizabeth Gallant, Hampden, $50; Merry Christmas from a Thankful One, town not given, $1,000; Van Raymond Outfitters LLC, Brewer, $100; Nelson F. Goodwin Co. Inc., Seal Cove, $100; Leroy F. Webber, in memory of his daughters, Patricia Gudroe and Terry Jo Webber, Corinth, $50; Bulk Mail Made Easy, Orrington, $75; Stearns High School Senior Class of 2004, Millinocket, $100; and Archie and Jackie Chadbourne, in memory of their son David, Garland, $25.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to date. More generous donations will help ensure that our $50,000 goal will be met.

Donations may be sent to Santa’s Helper Fund, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor, ME 04402-1329. Donors’ names and dollar amounts will be published in the Santa’s Helper Update column daily. Donors who prefer to remain anonymous will be listed as such, followed by their donation amounts. Thank you in advance for your generosity.