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Giving Comfort and Joy: WPR’s Holiday giving Series

Our four-part series looks at several ways people share with their communities this holiday season. Reporters included Danielle Kaeding, Brian Bull, Kristen Durst, and Mike Simonson (who was also series producer).

Nuns give gift of education to young parents, children
12/21/09

In our first installment in WPR’s series on holiday giving, Danielle Kaeding takes us along with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in southwestern Wisconsin. Twelve nuns set out on a mission to bring $1,200 to organizations in need during the first 12 days of Christmas…

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Time is invaluable gift for one Wisconsin elderly couple
12/22/09

For some people the gift of another's time is more important than something they can hold in their hand. This week we're meeting people who do things for others during the holidays. Today, Brian Bull tells us about a Madison woman who provides company and support as her gift…

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Retired firefighter brings magic of Christmas to sick children
12/23/09

This week we're meeting people who make it a point to help others during the holidays. Today -- Kristen Durst introduces us to a Santa who's been brightening the spirits of some of the most fragile lives for nearly 50 years…

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Adopt-a-family program is a holiday tradition for some volunteers
12/24/09

A record number of families have anonymously stepped forward to adopt a family that otherwise wouldn't have gifts this Christmas. We wrap up our series on providing comfort and joy this holiday season with this report from Mike Simonson in Superior…

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Photo by Jennifer Simonson.

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