Thanksgiving Day marks the season of giving. In one way or another, we all give thanks to our Creator whatever our beliefs.
Within a few days, families are planning to meet and celebrate that special day according to our traditions with great food, which certainly includes turkey on the menu.
While doing so, we urge you to think of the efforts the city and several organizations are doing to help the less fortunate. No column or pictures can do justice to the great need that prevails these days for many in our city.
Traditionally, organizations such as Bread and Roses, Cor Unum, Daybreak Shelter, Food for the World, Lazarus House, Neighbors in Need, Salvation Army, Merrimack Valley United Way and others, carry out food distributions to thousands of needy families, but they all depend on the benevolence of people willing to donate to those less fortunate so they can have a decent meal that day and the next.
It is very true that money is not abundant for anyone these days and it is also true that money is not what these organizations are most needed, but help. All are in need of volunteers. If you have the time and want to give something of value to your neighbor, give of your time. And be generous!
