Donations continue to come in for The Sumter Item's Fireside Fund

Donations through Monday, Feb. 13: Bethel Baptist Mission Action Group, $25; Mayesville Presbyterian Church Women's Ministries, $150; Charlie Pitts, in honor of Diane Tidwell, $25; Beuclare Chapter 20, Order of the Eastern Star, $75; Glenn Givens, in memory of Jim Ridings, $30; and Fancy Lady Belles Red Hat Group, $50

YOUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

Total combined anonymous this week: $0

Total this week: $355

Total this year: $48,842.50

Total last year: $48,601.18

Total since 1969: $ 1,671,863.75

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE

Donations can be mailed to:

The Sumter Item

P.O. Box 1677

Sumter, SC 29151

DROP OFF DONATIONS

The Sumter Item is located at 36 W. Liberty St.

WHAT TO INCLUDE

Names, including groups, should be spelled completely.

When making a donation in someone's honor, the names will be printed as given.

Checks should be made out to Sumter United Ministries.

DO YOU NEED HEATING HELP?

Anyone in need of assistance with heating or heating utility costs can call Sumter United Ministries at (803) 775-0757

IN HONOR OF BILL PAINTER

Each year, the Fireside Fund is conducted in honor of a different late member of the Sumter community whose work, volunteer and/or philanthropic efforts impacted those in need. Painter was a lifelong educator and public servant who taught in Sumter's schools and served local elected positions.

Every penny of your donations goes directly to Sumter United Ministries, which will earmark the money for clients who need help maintaining, improving or gaining access to heat in their homes.