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Published Sunday, November 21,
2004, in the San Jose Mercury News
dear reader,
Welcome to the 2004 Holiday Wish Book.
This year, we're presenting 25 stories that will introduce you
to dozens of our proud neighbors who hope you can make some of their
dreams, large and small, come true this season.
You'll meet struggling individuals and families who need a little
help and learn about organizations that are striving to strengthen
our community.
Since 1983, readers like you have been learning about their neighbors'
needs through this annual fund drive. Over the years, more than
$4.6 million has been donated to provide warm jackets, hot meals,
enriching books, job training and other tangible items. Readers
also have delivered on that more intangible gift: hope.
During last year's campaign, readers like you sent in almost $235,000.
Every penny was used to help our community. Funds are not used for
promotion or administrative costs. This year, we asked more than
550 social-service agencies throughout our area to tell us not only
their needs but also those of the people they serve. From that information,
we selected 25 stories and sent our staff to document them.
Contributions of any size are welcome and are tax-deductible. Donations
may be made by check or credit card, by mail or online. You may
designate your gift to benefit a specific wish or wishes, or make
a general donation.
If more money comes in than is needed to grant a specific wish,
we'll use the extra funds to pay for other featured wishes. Any
money left over will be used to provide underprivileged youngsters
the chance to attend camp. Over the years, your contributions have
provided thousands of kids with such life-changing experiences.
Happy holidays!
—Susan Goldberg
Executive Editor
Here's how you can help fulfill a wish:
ONLINE:
When you read the Wish Book stories, links to donate are included,
so that you can earmark your donations through our secure server.
BY
MAIL :
Click here to download*
a Holiday Book donation form. Simply fill it out, attach your check
or credit card information and mail it to the Mercury News, c/o
Wish Book Fund, 750 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95190
* To view and print this
form, you will need Acrobat Reader. Free Acrobat downloads at www.adobe.com/acrobat.
QUESTIONS
ABOUT WISH BOOK?
Contact Holly Hayes, Wish Book coordinator at (408) 920-5374 or email wishbook@mercurynews.com.
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