Potsdam fire department fundraiser collects $327
A Community Shred Day fundraiser in Potsdam collected $327 for the Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department and securely shredded about one ton of paper.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department and Summit SHRED LAB held a Community Shred Day fundraiser Sept. 19 at Summit SHRED LAB in Potsdam. The event collected $327 for the fire department and securely shredded approximately one ton of paper over four hours.
Participants could have up to three boxes or 50 pounds of documents shredded for a $5 donation. The fundraiser was held to support the department’s annual October donation campaign. Funds from that campaign support equipment, training, public education materials and fire station operations.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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