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Dear Friend,
That's a sobering statistic, and I hope you'll have all these families in your prayers this Thanksgiving. Growing up in a large family of modest means, I know what it's like to struggle. At times my father couldn't find work and the only way my mother could put dinner on the table was with food stamps. That's why I am fighting so hard to protect basic social safety net services here in Colorado. But I also know that government can only do so much to help, and that in tough times like these it's up to Coloradans to step up for their neighbors in need and make sure no family in our state goes hungry this holiday season -- or ever. That's why I'm organizing the Feed Colorado statewide food drive the weekend of December 11-13. Hosting a Feed Colorado event in your home or community gathering place is a wonderful way to help Colorado's neediest and connect with your neighbors, friends, and other volunteers in your area. Please click here if you'd like to learn more about hosting or attending a Feed Colorado food drive event in your area. My staff will give you everything you need to organize a successful gathering. Your Feed Colorado event can range from something as simple as asking your friends to bring some cans when they come over to watch a game, to organizing a countywide drive. Everything helps. So please click here if you're interested in hosting or attending a Feed Colorado food drive event. And to the thousands of Coloradans worried about feeding their families this holiday season, know that there is hope. I am living proof of that. Learn more about Colorado food banks and government programs that can help. The best of Coloradans comes out in tough times like these. As Governor, I am fortunate to witness countless acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity by people I meet every day. So, while our public discourse is increasingly uncivil, I am confident that much of this acrimony would fall by the wayside if we can all re-commit to serving others, whether full time or in our spare time, in the public sphere or the private sector, in our charitable giving -- wherever we choose. One way you can help is by hosting or attending a Feed Colorado food drive event this holiday season. Thank you for all that you do to build a more hopeful, prosperous future for all Colorado families. Happy Thanksgiving,  Bill Ritter, Jr. Governor P.S. This morning, Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien and I gave remarks to the Colorado Coalition to End Hunger and Share Our Strength, announcing our comprehensive plan to end childhood hunger in Colorado by the year 2015. Click here to watch the video. |
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