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• Bureau backers put fund over top

  January 1, 2013 in City on Page A1 The Christmas cleanup is complete, with gifts opened and holiday treats a delicious memory. Last week, as the fundraising for the Christmas Bureau closed and organizers set their sights on … 1

• 32,060 ‘thank you’s,’ all thanks to you

  December 25, 2012 in City on Page A1 Today, like Christmas bells, children’s voices ring. Their “thank you’s” echo from house to house, resonating in the hearts of thousands of parents who had a simple wish: to give …

• When family’s gifts were stolen, officer informed them of bureau

  December 24, 2012 in City on Page A1 Last Monday, when Michelle Whisman and her husband ran into the house for a few minutes, they didn’t expect to return to their vehicle and find all their Christmas presents … 3

• Christmas Bureau: Receiver prefers to be giver

  December 23, 2012 in City on Page A1 In 2009, when Helen Dobbins’ grandson Peyton was 2 years old, he came to live with her. After a death in the family, Dobbins said, the boy’s mom had problems … 4

• Holiday brighter for 32,060 people

  December 22, 2012 in City on Page A1 On Friday, the Christmas Bureau wrapped up its last day at the fairgrounds, completing its quest to make Christmas happier for families in need. This year it served 32,060 people, … 1

• Christmas Bureau: Nine day run ends today

  December 21, 2012 in City on Page A1 Whether or not the weather outside is frightful, the coffee at the Christmas Bureau is delightful, warm and served with a smile. For the nine-day run of the bureau, which …

• Volunteer entertainers give needy a voice

  December 20, 2012 in City on Page A1 As Stephanie Graham waited in the ID verification line at the Christmas Bureau on Wednesday, she swayed and tapped her fingers in time to the music, an arrangement of “I’ve …

• Rogers High students help out at Christmas Bureau

  December 19, 2012 in City on Page A1 There’s nothing like the delight and surprise on a child’s face when opening a gift on Christmas morning. That’s why the Christmas Bureau offers a place to drop children while …

• Dinosaurs mix with classics in book stacks

  December 18, 2012 in City on Page A1 Leaning across a table stacked with children’s books, retired first-grade teacher Joy Painter held a book out for a parent to examine. For her it was upside-down, a reading skill …

• Big donors boost Christmas Fund

  December 17, 2012 in City on Page A1 With eight days until Christmas, the Christmas Fund passed the halfway point in its seasonal fundraising efforts. The fund, which enables the Christmas Bureau to distribute toys, books and food …

• Christmas Bureau patrons come from all walks

  December 16, 2012 in City on Page A1 Last week, as thousands of people worked their way through the lines at the Christmas Bureau, they represented a variety of ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. They had one thing in … 1

• Companies encourage employees to serve Christmas Bureau

  December 15, 2012 in City on Page A1 Among the almost 400 volunteers who staff the Christmas Bureau, some are employees taking employer-approved time off to help. Cenex Zip Trip, for example, brought 26 employees to volunteer. “As …

• Christmas Bureau ‘gives our kids hope for a gift’

  December 14, 2012 in City on Page A1 On the first day of the Christmas Bureau, Zachary Johnson waited two and a half hours in light rain before he realized he wouldn’t make it through the line before …

• Bureau provides families with assurance that community cares

  December 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 Bishop Blase Cupich of the Spokane Catholic Diocese toured the Christmas Bureau Wednesday, the first day of the annual holiday charity’s nine-day run. “What gets me,” said Cupich, gesturing at … 2

• Christmas Bureau opens its doors today

  December 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 Today the Christmas Bureau opens, kicking off a nine-day event that epitomizes the Christmas sentiment of “good will to men.” Needy families can come to the bureau, at the Spokane … 1

• Volunteers help set Christmas Bureau stage

  December 11, 2012 in City on Page A1 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Ag building at the fairgrounds. With the Christmas Bureau opening Wednesday, volunteers are working hard to transform the warehouse into …

• ‘It’s not Christmas … without the bureau,’ volunteer says

  December 10, 2012 in City on Page A1 It’s the halfway point between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with donations for the Christmas Bureau edging past 25 percent of the $525,000 needed to pay for the toys, books and food … 2

• Christmas Bureau: Keeping holiday worries at bay

  December 9, 2012 in City on Page A1 Five-year-old Aidan Marin believes in Santa. His mom, Fran Marin, hopes to keep it that way. “Believing in Santa was magical for me growing up,” she said. “Every child should … 1

• Helpers come from all corners

  December 7, 2012 in City on Page A1 From holiday cards to Christmas carols, the season resounds with wishes for “peace on Earth.” In Spokane, the Christmas Bureau represents a slice of that peace as the community works … 1

• Bunco group has set aside money for years

  December 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 For the Christmas Bureau, donations are a lot like Christmas presents. They come in every size, from a few dollars to thousands, and are received with gratitude from a huge …

• Weekend giving boosts Christmas fund

  December 5, 2012 in City on Page A1 Like the Polar Express picking up steam as it heads to the North Pole, donations for the Christmas Bureau are increasing thanks to area individuals, businesses and families who want …

• Loss can be spark of desire to help

  December 4, 2012 in City on Page A1 At Christmastime, holiday cheer isn’t always easy to feel or find, especially for families who struggle to put gifts under the tree for their children, or families who face the … 2

• Christmas Bureau gets technological

  December 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 For anyone who’s counting, there are 22 days until Christmas, when kids everywhere will rise before the sun ready to tear into their presents. That leaves 22 days to raise …

• Couple raise donation 10 percent every year

  December 2, 2012 in City on Page A1 When Ronald and Shirley Schoenberger decided to give a small donation to the Christmas Bureau 26 years ago, they pledged to increase their gift annually by 10 percent. This year … 4

• Holiday help

  December 1, 2012 in City on Page A1 Some days Patti Thompson’s back hurts so much she has trouble picking up her 18-month-old son Kingston. With degenerative disc disease, she said, her chronic pain also makes it difficult …

• In-kind gifts perk up bureau

  November 30, 2012 in City on Page A1 While Santa may be fueled by milk and cookies, people at the Christmas Bureau are fueled by coffee. Each year Cravens Coffee and URM donate coffee and cups to serve …

• Couples find enjoyment in Christmas Bureau volunteering

  November 29, 2012 in City on Page A1 When parents leave the Christmas Bureau they look a little like Santa, carrying toys and books home in big bags. That makes volunteers Marylu and Emmett Arndt a little like …

• Bureau volunteer has overcome hardships of her own

  November 28, 2012 in City on Page A1 Miranda Carolus knows what poverty, addiction and hopelessness feels like. She also knows how one compassionate person can plant a seed of hope that grows into a changed life. While …

• Christmas Bureau starts a bit behind

  November 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 Like Santa’s elves, Christmas Bureau planners work all year, shopping for the best deals on quality toys and age-appropriate books to stock the bureau shelves for approximately 35,000 low-income adults …

• Christmas Bureau volunteers say they’re uplifted by helping

  November 26, 2012 in City on Page A1 In 2001, Christy Folkins saw an ad in the paper recruiting volunteers for the Christmas Bureau. She remembered reading about the bureau as a child and getting engrossed in stories … 1

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