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During US Holidays, Volunteers Help Those in Need

Published November 22, 2012

The holiday giving season is underway in the United States as millions of Americans share time with family and friends to celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving and, later in December, Christmas. But holidays can be a tough time for people who are homeless and hungry. VOA's Chris Simkins reports on some people who are giving back to their community by helping those in need.

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