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KINA-AM Helps Keep School From Closing


Topic: Youth-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 1/14/2016

Eagle Communications’ KINA-AM Salina, Kan., aired a listener call during the November 13 morning show about Salina Christian Academy. The community-funded school was in danger of closing permanently at winter break due to financial trouble. The hosts also talked with the school board president, who said $20,000 was needed by November 30. A generous listener visited the school after listening to KINA and wrote a personal check for $20,000 that day. The school continues to receive donations.



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