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The Season of Giving | Editorial

The Season of Giving | Editorial
NEWS. THIS IS A WXII 12 EDITORIAL BY PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER MICHELLE --. RIGHT NOW YOU HAVE A PLAN WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE PERFECT GIFT MAKING SURE SANTA’S LIST IS UP TO DATE AND WHAT YOU NEED FROM THE GROCERY STORE. BUT FOR SOME FAMILIES, THERE ARE NO PLANS BECAUSE A FESTIVE HOLIDAY SEASON CAN’T HAPPEN WITHOUT A LOT OF HELP. THAT’S WHY I’M ASKING YOU TO PLAN FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED. HERE ARE JUST A FEW ORGANIZATIONS LOOKING FOR SUPPORT TO FILL THE GAPS IN FAMILIES PLANS. BOTH THE SALVATION ARMY AND THE US MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPONSORED TOY DRIVES THAT EFFORT TO PROVIDE KIDS WITH A GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. SAMARITAN’S PURSE ISN’T JUST A RELIEF ORGANIZATION. IT MAKES AN IMPACT AT THE HOLIDAYS WITH OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. CHECK OUT SENIOR SERVICES IN THE COUNTY WHERE YOU LIVE. VOLUNTEERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED THIS TIME OF YEAR TO HELP WITH MEALS ON WHEELS AS WELL AS SPECIAL EVENTS TAKING PLACE. AND THERE ARE ALWAYS OUR PARTNERS AT SECOND HARVEST WHO WORK IN SUPPORT OF FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS THE PIEDMONT TRIAD ARE FILLING THE VOID LEFT WHEN THERE ARE NO SCHOOL MEALS. MOST HOUSES OF WORSHIP TACKLE NEED THIS TIME OF YEAR, AND EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A RELIGIOUS HOME, YOUR DONATION WILL BE WELCOME TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS REQUIRED. IF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THAT FORTUNATE POSITION, CONSIDER OPENING YOUR HEART AND POCKETS TO SHARE YOUR HOLIDAYS.
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The Season of Giving | Editorial
Right now, you have a plan. Where you can find the perfect gift. Making sure Santa’s list is up to date. What you need from the grocery store. But for some families, there are no plans because a festive holiday season can’t happen without a lot of help. Top StoriesSevere storm risk for Sunday, find out the threats and risks hereMan dies after after hit-and-run in Greensboro"We loved each other": Wife of victim in Mount Airy's Mayberry Mart shooting opens up about her husbandGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThat’s why I’m asking you to plan for our neighbors in need. Here are just a few organizations looking for support to fill the gaps in families’ plans. Both the Salvation Army and the U.S. Marine Corps League sponsor toy drives in then effort to provide each child a gift this holiday season. Samaritan’s Purse isn’t just a relief organization. It makes an impact at the holidays with Operation Christmas Child. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsCheck out Senior Services in the county where you live. Volunteers are desperately needed this time of year to help with Meals on Wheels, as well as special events taking place. And there are always our partners at Second Harvest who work in support of food pantries across the Piedmont-Triad, filling the void left when there are no school meals. Most local churches, synagogues, and houses of worship tackle needs this time of year. And even if you don’t have a religious home, your donation will be welcomed. To whom much is given, much is required. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.If this holiday season you find yourself in that fortunate position, consider opening your heart and pockets to share your holidays.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |HOLIDAY STORIES

Right now, you have a plan.

Where you can find the perfect gift. Making sure Santa’s list is up to date. What you need from the grocery store. But for some families, there are no plans because a festive holiday season can’t happen without a lot of help.

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Top Stories

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here

That’s why I’m asking you to plan for our neighbors in need. Here are just a few organizations looking for support to fill the gaps in families’ plans.

Both the Salvation Army and the U.S. Marine Corps League sponsor toy drives in then effort to provide each child a gift this holiday season. Samaritan’s Purse isn’t just a relief organization. It makes an impact at the holidays with Operation Christmas Child.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

Check out Senior Services in the county where you live. Volunteers are desperately needed this time of year to help with Meals on Wheels, as well as special events taking place. And there are always our partners at Second Harvest who work in support of food pantries across the Piedmont-Triad, filling the void left when there are no school meals.

Most local churches, synagogues, and houses of worship tackle needs this time of year. And even if you don’t have a religious home, your donation will be welcomed. To whom much is given, much is required.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

If this holiday season you find yourself in that fortunate position, consider opening your heart and pockets to share your holidays.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |

HOLIDAY STORIES