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WONDERFUL CHARITIES TO SUPPORT DURING THE HOLIDAYS 3 Giving back is part of the holiday spirit. As I mentioned in this month’s cover, my family has participated in Operation Christmas Child for as long as I can remember. The project, run by Samaritan’s Purse, is just one of the many awesome ways to support a great cause during the holiday season. Here are a few more incredible causes to consider donating to this year. COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL Sponsoring children through Compassion International helps eliminate child poverty across the world. The organization is dedicated to “helping children of all faiths, cultures, backgrounds, and races” escape poverty and have a brighter future. I can tell you from personal experience that Compassion International is a fantastic charity, and providing aid to a child is an experience unlike any other. You can go to compassion.com to learn more and find a child to support. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL I’ve known about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) for a long time, but it was a member of our Client Advisory Board who let me know just how special the organization is. This person had been homeless and knew countless others in the same predicament. They told me that of all the charities fighting poverty and homelessness in our area, SVdP had helped them the most. Since hearing their stories, supporting this wonderful organization has been a priority for our firm. DARE TO CARE FOOD BANK Dare to Care Food Bank provides over 19 million meals per year to hungry families in Kentucky and Indiana. The charity was founded with the mission “to lead our community to feed the hungry and conquer the cycle of need.” They’re particularly busy during the holidays and need all the volunteers they can get. You can also donate food or money to Dare to Care or organize a food drive in your area to benefit the organization. Check out daretocare.org to find out how. These are just a few of the many charities doing inspiring work in our community and beyond. This year, if you have a little extra time or money to spare, please consider giving back to somebody in need. I promise you won’t regret it.
CREAMY SWEET POTATOES Inspired by The New York Times
INGREDIENTS
• 5 pounds sweet potatoes • 1 cup canned coconut milk • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
WE WANT YOU TO THINK OF US AS YOUR LAW FIRM. If you have a legal matter that needs attention, let us know. If we can’t handle the matter, we will refer you to a firm that can. Please feel free to refer us to your friends and family for their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help. We’d love to feature your recipe in our newsletter. Submit a recipe to info@emerylawoffice.com before Thanksgiving for a chance to be featured in the January edition of our newsletter. The winner will also receive a $100 Kroger gift card. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot. 1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes.
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