Jane in NC Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 This is from today's Washington Post. It begins: No Shortage of Strangers for a Good Cause Scores Respond to Listing to Share a Different Kind of Christmas By Michelle Boorstein Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, December 26, 2008; A01 In Craigslist's random ocean of housing swaps, motorcycles for sale and vegan discussion forums, a tiny tide began a few days ago with these words: "Want to volunteer with me on Christmas in D.C.?" With that, Sally Smith, a 27-year-old Texan who this year for the first time couldn't afford to go home for the holidays, found herself unexpectedly commanding a little holiday army of do-gooders. An African immigrant and his family. A young veteran. A couple on a date. By the time they converged in the lobby of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center near Catholic University in Northwest Washington at 10 a.m. yesterday, there were nearly 70 people, shocking the Santa-outfitted coordinator who organizes volunteers on Christmas. "Usually, I'm lucky to get eight or 10 people," Rich Landon said. You can read more here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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readwithem Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I sent it to some relatives who will appreciate reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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