POULSBO — Poulsbo-area residents donated $25,235 to the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund this season.

While that’s less than the $28,349 donated during the 2014-15 campaign, the funds will help neighbors put food on tables, keep their lights and heat on, keep a roof over their heads, and get to medical appointments and work.

Annually, the fund helps more than 300 local households, fund manager John MacDonald, CPA, said. The funds are administered by Fishline, St. Vincent de Paul and ShareNet.

Those who donated to the fund are part of a grand local tradition. The fund was established by Frank and Mabel Raab in 1948 (he served as a Poulsbo City Council member from 1946 to 1960, and as mayor from 1960-69) as a way for local residents to help neighbors in need during the year.

Some give in honor or in memory of someone, or as a gift to the community. Some give $5, some give more. But the donations add up — thousands of dollars, every year, that change lives.

Mike’s Car Wash raised $750 for the fund, a portion of proceeds from car washes in December.

“I’m just sorry that it couldn’t be more, but the weather threw us off this year,” owner Mike Brooks said Jan. 7. “But we look forward to doing more contributions throughout the year. Thanks to the community for their support.”

Here are the latest donations.

Dec. 29
$20, Anonymous.
$500, Tolman Kirk Clucas PLLC.
$250, Laurie and Jeffrey Tolman. “Thanks for all of your good work.

Dec. 30
$100, Tasha and Dave Davis, in memory of Helen and the Ericksen girls.
$150, Dr. Neil and Margaret Torvik.
$100, Jeanne Jorgensen, in memory of Bob.
$50, Marilyn Karr, in memory of Bill Karr and Steve Karr.

Dec. 31
$250, Jonathan and Jacquelyn Pavey.
$1,500, Poulsbo Fire Department.
$20, E.T.

Jan. 4
$50, Amber Karr.

Jan. 5
$100, Ronald and Dorothy Easterday.
$1,000, Poulsbo Noon Lions.
$125, Frank and Jeanne Stottlemyer, in memory of Wally & Ellen Stottlemyer and Art DeCarufel.
$750, Jay and Sandi Dahlquist. “In memory of Sandy and Sonda. We miss them both.”
$50, Robert and Patricia Anderson.
$150, Anonymous.
$100, Charles and Sharon Hackett.
$100, Anne Thomas Stock, in memory of Chuck Thomas.
$100, Thomas and Beverly Stark.
$50, John and Jacqueline Cain.
$50, William and Ellen Lockard.
$200, Harold Paulson. “Merry Christmas.”
$25, Jean and Gary Day, in memory of Peter Newings (Lions Club member).
$50, Deanna Albrecht.
$20, Merna Nordstrom, in memory of Ivan.
$100, Anonymous.
$100, Stephen and Kristi Growdon, in memory of Elaine Turner.
$50, Donna Svarthumle, in memory of Ray, Helga, Ozzie, Palma and Friends.
$300, Sally Church.
$500, Beryl Anne and Harry James Family Fund.
$250, Lori Jones. “For our warrior, BRYNJAR. Happy New Year, Bill & Lori.”
$750, Mike’s Car Wash.

Grand total:     $25,235