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For many in the business world, 2009 has been a year of survival. But survival takes on a far different meaning when you consider the millions of Americans who literally don’t have enough to eat. As part of our company holiday celebration, we decided to spend a day helping out at a food and clothing bank here in New York City and making a donation to help provide winter clothing to those in need.
Our time spent at the Hebrew Union College Soup Kitchen and Clothing Closet showed how thin the dividing line is between needing help and self sufficiency. This year we saw a larger percentage of “working poor” who still couldn’t earn enough after paying rent and utilities to pay for food at the end of the month. We saw a much larger percentage of people who you could easily imagine working in successful high paying jobs. It definitely helps us to realize how blessed we are.
We wanted to offer this Holiday Video Card as a thank you to all we have worked with in 2009 and take this opportunity to wish you all the best in the New Year.
About Hebrew Union College Soup Kitchen and Clothing Closet
Every Monday evening, in every season, the student-run HUC-JIR Soup Kitchen welcomes over 100 homeless and hungry guests for a nutritious meal. Volunteers from around the New York area – secondary school pupils, college students, and adults – help us prepare and serve the meals. The Soup Kitchen offers our guests not only meals but also free legal counseling by NYU Law School students, free clothing, and toiletries, as well as a sewing service.
Doug’s Predictions for 2010
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The Economy:
The stock market will continue to rise. Unemployment will stabilize and will actually start dropping in advance of the election.
Politics:
Republicans will make gains in November but smaller than anticipated.
Our Industry:
Optimistic about new transparency and I don’t feel that there will be a flare up over the FTC Spokesperson Guidelines. PRSA will continue to be less relevant.
Random Thoughts:
Tiger Woods will return and won’t win a major. On the bright side, his “sex addiction” will be treated successfully.
Check out my predictions from last year!
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