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Family at Thanksgiving dinner

Dear Friend,

Thanksgiving is getting closer. It's a great time to reflect on all we're thankful for.

Who comes to my mind? You. Your kindness is power. It has brought relief to people in need, and a pathway through difficult times.

This time of year presses harder on families already struggling – it brings many new families to our doors, feeling helpless, desperate and scared. This is everything the holiday isn’t supposed to be! But thanks to you, there’s hope.

Local families need your support this Thanksgiving

With your gift this season, you can be a Holiday hero and lighten the load for your neighbors in need. People like:

Dwayne, who, after suffering a series of strokes, lost his career with the Army and couldn’t provide for his children … Katrina, who escaped domestic violence to give her newborn baby a better life … Jackie, who ended up living out of a van with her kids, after a job loss and economic pressures left her family with no other recourse.

With our powerful network of supporters, we were there for each of them, providing the warm meals, supportive housing, training, and fresh start they needed to rebuild.

We need more friends right now, for local emergency response and ongoing support. Can you make a gift?

Here's my Thanksgiving gift >
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Imagine the relief a family will feel from your support now, especially during this holiday season. Thank you for keeping their hope and spirits alive this Thanksgiving.

Gratefully,
Tanisha Smith
Vice President, Volunteers of America


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