Captain Danielle Shields

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  The third annual Kettle Campaign, which kicked off on Nov 15, will run through Jan. 1, said Salvation Army Capt. Danielle Shields.
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  Even in spite of the recent economic crisis, Shields said that giving has been good this year.
  
  "When times are tough, people give," she said. "We got off to a slow start, but the giving went up and we are grateful."
  
  This year, several larger donations were found in the red kettles around Fort Dodge - $4,000 in $100 bills.
  
  "We have been overwhelmed with everyone's support this year," said Shields.

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  "We had a really exciting night on Wednesday," said Capt. Danielle Shields, administrator and pastor of the Salvation Army in Fort Dodge.
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  In total, 33 $100 bills have been donated to the Salvation Army so far, said Shields.
  
  "I've never seen anything quite like it," she said.
  
  However, there's still a long way to go before the Salvation Army reaches its $115,000 goal, she said.
  
  With seven days left in this year's kettle campaign, $49,000 has been raised so far, according to Shields.
  
  "It's going well, but it could be going better," she said.
  
  Past years have seen a large influx in donations during final campaign days, a pattern likely to play out again this year, Shields said.
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  "Those are trickling in," said Shields.

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  Published on: 11/15/2008    Last Visited: 11/15/2008  

  Salvation Army Capt. Danielle Shields has a poster in her office with a teddy bear pointing at the viewer.
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  Shields explained that the goal amount is up this year for several reasons: the slumping economy, inflation and a greater need for the Salvation Army's services.
  
  "Were seeing a lot more need for food and utility help," she said.
  
  She added that the call for temporary help has gone up this year too, something she attributes to the difficult times.
  
  So where do the donations go?
  
  "All donations stay in the area," she said. "What's donated in Webster County stays in Webster County."
  
  She is also proud of the organizations efficiency,
  
  "Of every dollar donated, 87 cents goes back into the community," she said.
  
  Volunteers bell-ringers come from a wide variety of sources, which include about 50 of Fort Dodge's service clubs, church groups, youth groups, and student groups from both Fort Dodge Senior High School and St. Edmond Catholic schools, as well as many businesses' employees. Many individuals come forward too, and some families make ringing bells part of their annual holiday tradition.
  
  This year, there is even going to be a friendly competition on Dec. 18 between the Fort Dodge Fire Department and Badger's Fire Department to see who can collect the most.
  
  For heavily trafficked areas, if volunteers can't be found, Shields explained that paid workers fill the spots, often on a daily basis. Shields would like to see more of the spots filled with volunteers,
  
  "You get an immediate thank you," she said.
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  Whether money or time, Shields is grateful for the help received from the community,
  
  "Were lucky to be good stewards of what we're given," she said.

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  Published on: 11/18/2007    Last Visited: 11/18/2007  

  ‘‘This money goes directly back into the community of Fort Dodge and Webster County," said Salvation Army Capt. Danielle Shields.
  
  The Salvation Army successfully raised $100,000 last year so decided to move forth with a higher goal, Shields said.
  
  The funds go toward several social services in the area including the Compassion Kitchen which provides between 100-150 hot meals Monday through Friday.
  
  The kickoff included performances by the Central Iowa Band, with members from Des Moines and Boone.Also performing was the BIBLE Timbrels, a group of dancers with tamborines and the Salvation Army Youth Band.
  
  ‘‘For every dollar that you put in the kettle, 87 cents goes right back into the community," Shields said.

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  Published on: 11/16/2007    Last Visited: 11/16/2007  

  A formal kickoff for the campaign will be held Saturday at the center court of Crossroads Mall, according to Salvation Army Capt. Danielle Shields.
  
  The Salvation Army youth group will be on hand to perform music and speakers will talk about the Salvation Army and its work, Shields said.
  
  This year's fundraising goal has been set for $102,000 â€" an increase of $2,000 over 2006, she said.
  
  ‘‘Our goal of $100,000 was reached last year," said Shields.
  
  The Kettle Campaign is the main source of funding for the local Salvation Army, she explained.
  
  ‘‘We're grateful for the support from the community in the past," Shields said. ‘‘We're looking forward to another successful year."
  
  Money raised in the Kettle Campaign stays local, according to Shields.
  
  ‘‘For every dollar in the kettle, 87 cents is recycled back into the community," she said.
  
  The Salvation Army seeks to provide new and more services in 2008.
  
  ‘‘We're starting our kitchen project on Jan. 1," she said. ‘‘We're going to build a new kitchen into our old thrift store."
  
  The Salvation Army provides a hot meal available to anybody in the community Monday through Friday.Groceries and prescription assistance are also provided through the Salvation Army.
  
  During ‘‘social service" hours, people can go to the temple, located at 126 N. 7th St. in Fort Dodge, to receive assistance, Shields said.In the coming year, the Salvation Army will provide more case management.
  
  ‘‘We want to work with people to help them set goals, to move away from the dependency of coming in every month," she said. ‘‘We want to help them help themselves."
  
  Bell-ringers for the campaign will be on site from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Shields said.
  
  With 72 hours a week to fill, that leaves ‘‘a lot of slots" to fill with volunteers, Shields said.

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  Published on: 3/20/2007    Last Visited: 3/20/2007  

  Danielle Shields, a captain with the Salvation Army in Fort Dodge, said she recently worked with a family with a father serving in Iraq and contended that many area families are directly affected by the war.She said she did not want to express an opinion about the war, but she did say that she was pleased to see the vigil.
  
  She and a few other residents pulled over and parked their van when they saw the gathering.
  
  ‘‘We were just driving by, and we were inspired," she said.

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  Capt. Danielle Shields and Maj.
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  Shields said, "First of all, we are a church, and sometimes that gets a little hidden behind thrift stores and kettles and social work.

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  Published on: 9/3/2008    Last Visited: 9/3/2008  

  Meanwhile, the Salvation Army of Fort Dodge remains on alert, though no volunteers have been deployed, said Capt. Danielle Shields.

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  That's important, said Capt. Danielle Shields, because the Salvation Army will not be open on Christmas Day.
  
  ‘‘We do the Christmas baskets so instead of a meal, they can have the meal at home with their families," she said. ‘‘We'll close at noon on Christmas Eve."
  
  It is planned to serve a noon meal that day, she added.
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  More than 120 families were preapproved for the holiday shopping, Shields said.The names were cross-referenced with families getting help from Upper Des Moines Opportunity and Operation Christmas.
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  Earlier this week, two kettles each contained 10 $100 bills, Shields said.

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  Published on: 8/3/2007    Last Visited: 8/3/2007  

  Likewise, representatives from the local Salvation Army will assist in the Twin Cities as needed, said Capt. Danielle Shields.
  
  "We're on alert," she said.
  
  Typically in such situations, the Salvation Army provides food and hydration to relief workers, Shields said.
  
  "We work to support each other," she said.
  
  The Minneapolis effort is liable to be a long-term project, Shields said.
  
  "We could come in later," she said.

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