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Help Neighbors in Need #GivingTuesday with Lighthouse

This #GivingTuesday, Help Your Neighbors in Need in Oakland County

In this season of thanks and giving, Lighthouse of Oakland County is working to ensure that struggling families have enough food and that lights and heat stay on as they face the cold months ahead.  Help local families by being a part of #GivingTuesday on December 3, 2013. A gift to Lighthouse will go a long way during this holiday season and beyond to ensure we can meet the need of families still recovering from lost jobs and under employment. Lighthouse is grateful to Ford Motor Company Fund for generously matching up to $50,000 in donations. The Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) reported more than 130,000 Oakland County families are living below the poverty threshold.   Spending on holiday gifts can include the gift of charity on #GivingTuesday.  Donating to Lighthouse of Oakland is easy and convenient by clicking here:  http://www.lighthouseoakland.org/Joomla/index.php/donate

About Lighthouse of Oakland County

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Lighthouse of Oakland County is a non-profit organization that helps people in crisis become self-sufficient through emergency services, affordable housing, transitional housing for women and children, peer mentoring and job training. For more information, call 248.920.6000 and visit www.LighthouseOakland.org.

About #GivingTuesday

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It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give. Encourage others you know to participate in #GivingTuesday.  It’s an easy and wonderful way to spread joy this holiday season. Be a part of the national celebration of generosity- a great American.  For more about #GivingTuesday, please click here: http://community.givingtuesday.org/Page/FAQ

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