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Helping the Homeless

Posted By det_rakkus On February 23, 2007 @ 7:41 am In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled

Dick Purtan, the ledgendary radio personality is hosting his twentieth annual radioathon today, Friday, to help raise money for the homeless in America. This charity event is held in conjunction with the Salvation Army’s “Bed & Bread: [1] program. A donation as little as $120 will feed a homeless person for a year. $240 will take care of two individuals who would otherwise be without food and shelter.

Last year Purtan raised $1.8 million and his goal is to beat that record this year. Any amount of $$ is appreciated. Call 248-307-1043. The lines are open till’ 10 p.m.


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[1] “Bed & Bread:: http://www.bedandbreadclub.com/

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