With the donations that arrived over the weekend, the Santa’s Helper Fund contains $40,670.21, which will be given to The Salvation Army to be used to help with Christmas. These gifts, together with those that already have been made, represent 81percent of this year’s goal.

This generous outpouring from the community will go a long way toward bringing a happy Christmas to many needy families in our region. Thanks to all who have given, and to all those who will consider this worthy cause in the days ahead.

Today’s gifts come from Marie Gallison, Corinna, $25; Mary Jane and Frank Costigan, Stockton Springs, $25; Anonymous, Brewer, $10; Mary Buck, Stillwater, in memory of Herbert Buck by his wife, Ann, $25; Veazie Ladies Aid, $25; Bing and Joan Sturgeon, Lincoln, $25; Carla Corbett, Baileyville, in memory of her husband, Paul L. Corbett Sr., and son Paul L. Corbett II, $25; Ron Bilancia, Brewer, $15; Claire Sanders, Orono, $10; and AMVETS Post No. 9, Old Town, in memory of our fallen soldiers in the defense of our country, $25.

Donations also arrived from Grace McPheters, Northeast Harbor, $10; Nancy Clark, Southwest Harbor, in memory of Ray Jenkins, $25; Kamla Kumar, Brewer, $10; Peter Pelletier, Keith Bragg and the Core Room Coffee Fund, Bangor, $100; Gary and Pattie Sirois and family, Old Town, in memory of David Houston and Donald Smart, $50; Lynn Soucy, Dedham, $50; in loving memory of our grampie, Sonny Littlefield, Love, Ashleigh, Ryan and Haley Littlefield of Northeast Harbor, $30; and in memory of Arthur F. Larlee by his family, Bangor, $50.

Thanks also to Philip and Judy Sherman, Patten, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Howard McGran and Norma Morgan, $25; the Johnson family, Abbot, in memory of Adam Lane, $25; Anonymous, Bangor, in memory of Dr. John A. Woodcock, $100; Maine Alpha Master Chapter Beta Sigma Phi, $100; Bruce Bicknell, Southwest Harbor, $50; Anonymous, Gouldsboro, $100; Richard and Kathleen Eaton, Hampden, $25; Anonymous, Hampden, $50; the Jordan Family of Waltham in memory of Roger Jordan and Tim Jordan, $50; Julie and Les Brown, East Millinocket, in memory of Dick and Linda Brown, $25; Marvin and Joan Crocker, Lincoln, $25; Anonymous, Mattawamkeag, $25; and Anonymous cash contributions, $8.74.

Thanks to all who have contributed to date, and thanks to those who are considering a donation to the Santa’s Helper Fund. Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

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