As people throughout the world celebrate the holidays of December, be it Christmas or Hanukkah or just the end of another year, many reflect on the blessings they enjoy and the unfortunate circumstances of others who may be struggling.
In this year of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflections are especially poignant. The loss through illness, separation, no income, and death has been the story of our world since March.
And as we try to bring light into our homes and scaled-down celebrations, our humanity insists that we remember the struggles of others, especially those in our own communities. That spirit has for 30 years guided Operation Holiday, bringing together an opportunity for newspaper readers to give to this program that provides gifts and food for struggling families of the region.
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As the coronavirus pandemic gripped the region, Margaretâs husband was laid off from his job when his employer went out of business and now the family of four has fallen behind in their rent and lives with the fear they will be evicted from their home come January.
âCOVID has definitely impacted our family big time this year, unfortunately. Right after the holidays we are going to be facing eviction unless we can figure something out. We donât know what comes Jan. 1,â Margaret, the mother of two children, ages 6 and 7, said during a recent interview. âThe worst part is the unknown. Itâs terrifying, for sure. Weâve contacted shelters, theyâre all full.