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Economic Troubles Squeeze Relief Organizations in US

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The economic downturn in the United States is squeezing organizations that provide help to people in need, just as attention turns to charitable needs during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday period.


Many non-profit charities and agencies offering food, shelter and other types of assistance say donations are failing to keep up with a surge in demand for their services.   Steve Mort reports for VOA from Orlando, Florida. 

 


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