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And sew happy Christmas

The Garden City blanket brigade: Top from left: Leah Harz, Haley Koss, Seven Oaks psychologist Chantal Wiebe, teacher Nikki Dirks. Front from left: Shanna Quashie, Kevin Li.

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  • Kai Madsen has been with the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg since the 1970s.

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  • Jackie Gushuliak and Claude Lambert decorate the Our Place Chez Nous Christmas tree with six angels to commemorate six homeless people who died on the streets of Winnipeg this year.

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  • Salvation Army Weetamah Centre ministry director Mark Young cuddles a couple of furry companions Tuesday at Toy Mountain, the Sally Ann toy depot at 324 Logan Ave.

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  • The Teddy Bear Toss is a Manitoba Moose Yearling Foundation fundraiser.

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  • Lesia Sianchuk, executive director of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, says there’s a great need for gifts.

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  • 'It's a hand up rather than a handout' - West Broadway Development Corp. executive director Molly McCracken

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  • Amy Ihrke stocks Agape Table’s affordable alternative co-op grocery store. The charity is hosting a free turkey dinner from 8:30 a.m. to noon the day before Christmas at its 175 Colony St. location. On a regular basis, it offers subsidized breakfasts for low-income people between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. It accepts donations of non-perishable food and quality clothing.

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  • WBCM community minister Bob Gilbert at Crossways United Church’s volunteer appreciation dinner.

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  • Ginny Sudlow of Koats for Kids. Don't be fooled by the the program's name - mitts, toques, ski-pants and other warm-weather clothing are welcome, too.

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  • Yvonne Landon, financial administrator at Urban Circle, says the centre’s special programs have led to high graduation and employment rates among students. She is one of these success stories.

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  • Phil Chiappetta with Ronald Gabriel, 13, (left) and Desmond Harper, 12, who attend Rossbrook House's alternative school program.

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  • Jamil Mahmood says inner-city green space is one of the Spence Neighbourhood Association's priorities.

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  • JOE.BRYKSA@FREEPRESS.MB.CA Meals on Wheels volunteer Don Brown delivers hot meals and a bit of company to clients.

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  • Art City executive director Cam Forbes shares a happy moment with Marcel Fraser (left) and brother Michael.

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  • Birthday Buddies founder Jennifer Fast shows some of the toys in her birthday backpacks.

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  • Brian Campbell holds some of the donated lights the ALS Society will use for its Lite Up A Life fundraiser.

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  • Bobbette Shoffner, the nursery's director of early learning, with a few of her charges (from left) Alesha, 5, Crystal, 4 and Roulin, 4.

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  • Ken Hodges and his son, Braden, whose family joined the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society about 13 years ago after Braden's birth.

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  • Greg Unger says for many families, the holidays can be a difficult time.

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