Monday, December 12, 2005

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News: "gencies: Charitable giving decreasing

By Mary Clarkin

The Hutchinson News

mclarkin@hutchnews.com

Results of a national survey in November indicated charitable giving during the holiday season could take a downturn.

Some social service agency officials in Reno County are finding, unhappily, the survey appears to be accurate.

As of the start of December, contributions this year to New Beginnings Inc., 100 East 2nd, were down 24 percent from a year ago, according to Director Shara Gonzales.

The recent annual Stuff the Bus promotion that collects items for domestic abuse victims and families generated fewer donations than last year, said Candace Dixon, head of the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center, 400 West 2nd."

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