Since 1979, the Christmas Connection sponsored by Catholic Charities has been making the season just a bit brighter for thousands of families throughout Florida's Big Bend region. Providing an overview of the effort is: Program Coordinator Mary Ballard; Paul Clements with program partner Whole Foods; and Patricia McCray, whose family benefited from the Christmas Connection years ago during hard times.
Perspectives: Christmas Connection
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