The "miracle" of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing.The traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas scene, with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season.Donations provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families in need. Financial assistance also helps with basic necessities, along with seasonal aid. Families of prisoners often are included.Volunteers distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes, and shelters are open for sit-down dinners. The Salvation Army endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten.Many families receive aid over a period of months after the Christmas season as well, people struggling with difficult family, emotional, or employment problems.
The Last Summer for Baseball in Oakland ... It Feels like a Day in
Pittsrbugh Long Ago, When The Greatest Show on Earth Under Canvas Called it
Quits ...
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Sad town, soon to be without a major league team, the Raiders having fled,
so too the Golden Stage Warriors. And now the sport of Babe Ruth.
Baseball is...
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