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HOLIDAY Surprises

Celebrate the Season of Giving

Five ways to help those in need during the holidays

communities where they were collected. clubs also offer benefit dinners or bake sales
Learn more about how you can get involved that can provide a positive impact for those
at onewarmcoat.org/youcanhelp. in need in your area.

ATTEND A BENEFIT EVENT ADOPT A FAMILY
Concerts, theatrical performances, There are many organizations that can
walks and other exhibits are often held help you sponsor a family in your area to
during the holiday season with the proceeds help provide gifts and other necessities for
going to benefit a local charity or service over the holiday season. Most can provide
organization. Many community service you with a list of items each family member
needs and wants to make shopping easier.

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other meaningful ways to make a difference and homeless shelters are often more
in your community and give back to those crowded during this time of year. While
in need - including the 3.5 million people soup kitchens and other aid facilities often
who experience homelessness each year, see an influx of volunteers during the
according to the United States Census holidays, most are still grateful for the extra
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