Every year, we help hundreds of seniors in the Douglas County community have a little bit better holiday season by matching them with community members who have agreed to help provide them with just an item or two from their wish list. If you are interested in helping us this year, please contact Janet at 785 842 0543.
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Comments
PennyBrite (anonymous) says…
This is a poorly written article.
Who is "we" and who is "us" and what agency does "Janet" work for?
tinaroberts (Tina Roberts) says…
I am so sorry! You are correct! "We and Us" is Douglas County Senior Services, and Janet works for Douglas County Senior Services....I appreciate the comment!
PennyBrite (anonymous) says…
Thanks for the clarification! I hope a lot of people can help. It sounds like a good program.