The Salvation Army in Shelby County hopes that you and your loved ones had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Don Jefferies is heavily involved with the Salvation Army in Shelbyville and Shelby County, he gives a process of how the Salvation Army came to Shelby County.

CEFS and the Salvation Army often work hand in hand. Jefferies says that while CEFS has their main office in Effingham there is a local office in the county.

The Salvation Army Bell Ringing is one of the biggest fundraisers that the organization has, he says this year the bell ringing went very well and they had some communities that went above and beyond with donations as well.

Jefferies says that while he is pleased with how the fundraising has gone he understands that there will always be a need.

Jefferies appeared as a guest on the Newstalk WTIM Morning Show.