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Editorial: Holiday Fund gifts focus on those in need
Palo Alto Issues, posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Nov 24, 2012 at 10:24 am

Beyond the trim, tree-lined streets of Palo Alto are families with children who may not have enough to eat, or adequate clothing or may have a shortage of appropriate books to read. These and many others who just need a helping hand are among those reached every year by one of the 50-plus nonprofit organizations that are supported by the Weekly's annual Holiday Fund drive, which last year raised more than $350,000 from readers and generous foundations.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, November 23, 2012, 12:00 AM

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Posted by Give to the weekly, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 24, 2012 at 10:24 am

More important than the Holiday Fund and people in need is the Palo Alto Weekly. People should make their donations to the Weekly, not to a real non-profit. What about Bill Johnson's needs??????

After all, how can he make sure that the people that serve is interests are supported by the Weekly without your donations. Give and give generously--otherwise you may have to make do without a beloved local resource like the Weekly.


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