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Vol 144, NO. 30
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Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About A3 & A5
The Way celebrates Thanksgiving early with over 1,500 people in San Bernardino A9
Holiday luncheons developing trust, friendship in Colton
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By Anthony Victoria
olton’s annual Thanksgiving events are structured to benefit both volunteers and residents, explained Chris Rhymer. “More people would give back to the community if they had a system of support,” he said “Having our program in place makes it easier for residents to volunteer every year.” Hundreds of people were served turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing at the Hutton and Luque Community Centers on Thursday morning, while dozens of others received sweaters and other winter clothing. The city’s Community Services Department holds luncheons every year to serve people who are homeless or struggling financially--while also giving residents the ability to get involved in community service. “I feel good when I serve Thnx cont. on next page
Residents Ray Hernandez, 25, and Guiliana Danovaro, 12, helped serve food at the Luque Community Center on Thanksgiving Day.
Hundreds participate in second annual S.B. ‘Turkey Trot’ A15
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Colton Firefighters helping serve a hot dinner for residents at the Hutton Community Center on Thanksgiving Day.
December 1, 2016
‘Cover the IE’ collection drive to benefit homeless
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9.1 KGGI, Riverside's Hottest Hit Music, and the non-denominational community church Water of Life in Fontana, CA announced the inaugural Cover the IE collection drive taking place on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4. The drive will benefit the homeless in the Inland Empire. On-air personalities ODM, Evelyn Erives, Freddy Rivera, Qui West and Kid Jay will host a live broadcast from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 3 and 4, sharing stories about the community and encouraging listeners to donate gently used business and casual clothing, shoes and accessories as well as blankets and personal hygiene products to local homeless. “Cover the IE is a community based donation program designed to help the Inland Empire’s homeless and less fortunate improve their quality of life, enhance employability, and restore the dignity for their families,” said KC Morris, Promotions Director and on-air personality for 991. KGGI. “We look forward to bringing together our listeners for such an important cause.” "Water of Life’s mission statement is ‘passion for God, compassion for people’. We are intentional about living out this mission by caring for our neighborhoods and nations. As a church we are committed to partnering with our community, and we are excited for the opportunity to serve alongside an organization like iHeart Media, 99.1 KGGI to bless people during the Christmas season.” -Suanna Gutierrez, Communications Manager Listeners interested in learning more about the drive can go to 991kggifm.com/CoverTheIE.