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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Five Ways to Volunteer Locally During the Holidays

The winter months are tough for those already struggling with unemployment and mounting bills. These five organizations are looking for your assistance in helping those in need.

The holiday season is among us. It is the time of year  when the weather is getting colder and the days are shorter.  It is a time when we need more money to heat our homes and for heavier clothes to keep us warm. With over 2 million on unemployment, those who need is no longer restricted to the lower class.  More and more people are having trouble providing for their families. But the holiday season is also known as the giving season, and giving to local organizations can be as simple as giving a can of soup, an outgrown coat,  a blanket, household items or  some furniture. Here are five organizations in the local area. 1. Andover Thift Shop, which first opened in 1941 by a small group of women to raise funds for the Christ Church, is …

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