ELMIRA, NY (WETM) – The closing bell rang, and the last name was signed into the Arctic League's 'Big Book' on Friday, capping off another successful year in entertaining the miles in Chemung County.
Officers from the Elmira Police Department were dressed in full uniform on Friday, December 20, to deliver the final donation to the Arctic League by representing the Police Benevolent Association.
Members of the PBA came together to give and present a $2,500 donation to the Arctic League, helping the Arctic League surpass its $175,000 goal. The donation from the EPD PBA is equal to the largest donation ever received from the PBA and it is a tradition for the PBA to be the last signature in the book every year.
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The Christman Campaign 2024 hit a total of $189,767.64 or 108.43% of the established goal. The Arctic League said any additional donations will be used for the 2025 Christmas Campaign.
Officials with the Arctic League said volunteers are needed on Christmas Eve, December 24, to deliver packages to families across the county. Beginning at 9 a.m., cars can start on the platform on Avenue Avenue and 2nd Street going north.
Cars will continue to the Arctic League where the packages will be loaded into volunteer vehicles, the police and Arctic League Staff will be available to assist with directions. Officials said donations to remote areas in Chemung County will be delivered by volunteer fire departments. Those who volunteer are welcome to a hot breakfast at the American Legion on Lake Street in Elmira after delivery.
Anyone still in need of holiday gifts in 2024 can contact the Arctic League and apply no later than Monday, December 23 by 10 a.m.
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