Civic beauty.This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving annual U.S. holiday celebrating harvest and yearly blessings; originated with Pilgrims (1621). [Am. Culture: EB, IX: 922] See : America Thanksgiving national holiday with luxurious dinner as chief ritual. [Am. Pop. , Amber Coffman, 21, has a lot to be grateful for. She's traveled all over the nation, Colin Powell Noun 1. Colin Powell - United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) Colin luther Powell, Powell wrote her college recommendation letter, and she just received a presidential appointment to the Council on Service and Civic Participation. Still, there are probably a lot more people who are thankful thank·ful adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile. for her. That's because, for the last 12 years, Amber has been the founder and executive director of Happy Helpers for the Homeless. Inspired by her idol Mother Theresa, Amber saw at a very young age "a great need beyond existing shelters and knew I couldn't live with myself if I didn't do something about it." And did she ever do it! Headquartered in Glen Burnie, Md., Happy Helpers now provides over 600 meals, as well as toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= and clothing each week to needy need·y adj. need·i·er, need·i·est 1. Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor. 2. Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. people throughout the area. Services also include job fairs, haircuts, and health and dental care. "Urgent needs must be met," Amber insists. And since its startup, no matter the weather, Happy Helpers have been there to meet those needs. Says Amber, "We don't judge the people. We love the people." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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