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Growing up, Joe never knew the joy of Thanksgiving. There were no family gatherings, no turkey or pumpkin pie, no traditions of gratitude around the table. To him, Thanksgiving was just another day, except his mother didn’t have to go to work. “Thanksgiving Dinner” for him was usually just a grilled cheese sandwich in front of the TV. A home filled with food, laughter, and gratitude was something completely foreign to Joe; it was something he never dreamed was real.
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Sometimes people ask us why we do what we do. The answer is – because of James Poe and so many like him. James came to Jimmie Hale Mission as a client 12 years ago.
