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Holiday season heralds season of need

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 | 2 a.m.

From turkey drives to toy giveaways, local nonprofits are gearing up for a busy holiday season, a time when the struggles of Las Vegas’ neediest families often are most acutely felt. Around town, nonprofits are launching holiday-specific programs and expanding year-round services to meet increased demand. “We provide more. The holidays can be hard when you’re by yourself or on the street. They seem to be the time when that weighs heavier on you,” said John Fogal, director of development at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. “We try to go that extra step to provide for people and help take ...

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By lovinglife (Bob Coburn)

Nov. 16, 2012

7:21 a.m.

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No Stuffing, Sherlock. We live in Obamaville now. Soon we will all be dependent on the Supreme Power.
By Roslenda (Roberta Anderson)

Nov. 16, 2012

8:39 a.m.

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Enough with the toys and shipments to war zones. What about the seniors who are unable to get to the hot food lines? What about the Americans who have paid dues for 40-50 years or more, abandoned while they are asked to give and give?