Pettis County Public Administrator seeks giving hearts

Pettis County Public Administrator seeking giving hearts

Pettis County Public Administrator Charli Ackerman poses on Monday in front of the display for her Helping Hearts campaign, which raises money for the roughly 150 individuals aided by Ackerman’s office. Funds from the campaign help pay incidental costs not covered by Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid, such as emergency dental care. Funds are also used to help pay for the cost of relocating clients from one facility to another. Now in its 10th year, this year’s campaign is getting an additional boost through Third National Bank. For every “like” the bank receives through Valentine’s Day on its Facebook page, facebook.com/ThirdNationalBank, the bank will donate $1 to the campaign, up to $250. “I am always pleased by the way the community steps up to support this,” Ackerman said.

Pettis County Public Administrator seeking giving hearts

The display, located on the first floor of the Pettis County Courthouse, features paper hearts with personalized messages from donors. Ackerman said people often use the hearts to remember a lost loved one or dedicate them in honor of friends or family members. Although the Helping Hearts campaign runs through the month of February, Ackerman will accept donations any time of the year. To donate, visit Ackerman’s office or mail

contributions in care of the Public Administrator’s office to Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S. Ohio Ave., Suite 104.