{"id":88983,"date":"2016-11-09T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T06:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2016-11-09T06:00:06","modified_gmt":"2016-11-09T06:00:06","slug":"holiday-volunteer-oportunities-in-the-omaha-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2016\/11\/holiday-volunteer-oportunities-in-the-omaha-area\/","title":{"rendered":"15+ Holiday Volunteer Opportunities in the Omaha Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every holiday season, communities all over the country come together to celebrate our successes of the past year and the neighborhoods we love. In Omaha, we\u2019re no different. We celebrate with some of the most festive events, shows and festivals that remind us just how much we love it here. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we are lucky for the opportunity to live in such a generous and community-centered area, it\u2019s easy to forget sometimes that we\u2019re not all equally fortunate. With the harshness of the Omaha winter upon us, we can rally around our needy families and individuals to make this holiday season a success. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We found over fifteen opportunities for you to volunteer, donate or help out in our community from now through New Year\u2019s Day. Whether you\u2019re looking for a fun run, a place to serve food or an opportunity to spread warmth, there\u2019s a little bit of everything in Omaha. Find something you\u2019re passionate about and spread the cheer this holiday! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday charity events are a great way to help the community while having fun or getting active with friends and family. We\u2019ve gathered a few events that support great causes and have a big impact in our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/run-to-the-rescue-5k-tickets-28365811907?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Run to the Rescue 5K<\/a> | Nov. 12<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The students of Lincoln Southeast High School are hosting a charity 5K this holiday season to benefit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyhands.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiny Hands International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Starting at the Commons of the high school at 8:30 a.m., you\u2019ll be able to run through the area with friends, family and neighbors in support of an important cause. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/run-to-the-rescue-5k-tickets-28365811907?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register for the event here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Door Mission<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-drumsticks-on-wheels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drumsticks on Wheels<\/a> | Nov. 19<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3557 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Unsplash-Turkey-2.png\" alt=\"Volunteering Opportunities in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/500;\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The week before Thanksgiving, help <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Door Mission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deliver 5,000 turkeys and meals to our community\u2019s neediest neighbors. All children are welcome, so you can come as a group, an individual, or take the whole family with you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-thanksgiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thanksgiving Meals <\/a>| Nov. 24<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Thanksgiving Day, Open Door Mission is hosting two banquet style meals to help the hungry and homeless in our community celebrate the holiday. You and your family can volunteer to help serve food, cook and prepare the meal, or clean the kitchen. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-thanksgiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register here!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-project-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Santa<\/a> | Dec. 17<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3558 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Unsplash-Gift-1.png\" alt=\"Holiday Volunteering in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/500;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Santa is one of Open Door Mission\u2019s largest charity events of the year. It\u2019s a drive-thru Christmas event which helps low-income and struggling families make Christmas a success. You can greet and check in cars, pass out toys and\/or direct traffic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas Meals<\/a> | Dec. 24 + 25<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each day, Open Door Mission will host two banquet style meals. Similar to the Thanksgiving meals, they need help serving food, preparing meals and cleaning up the kitchen! Register yourself and your group <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-new-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Year\u2019s Eve Meals<\/a> | Dec. 31 + Jan. 1<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With two banquet meals on each day, Open Door Mission needs your help serving, preparing food and cleaning up. Help our hungry and homeless this season by registering <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-new-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Holiday Lights Festival<\/a> | Nov. 24 &#8211; Jan 2<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3554 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Festival-1.png\" alt=\"Holiday Volunteering in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Lights Festival<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Holiday Lights Festival is an annual community festival lasting the entire holiday season, but there are a few events and attractions you won\u2019t want to miss! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important part of the festival is the charitable collaboration with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/shine-the-light-on-hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shine the Light on Hunger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Throughout the season, you can drop non-perishable food donations and household items at the ConAgra Foods Ice Skating Rink and various other locations throughout town. Or, donate cash <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/shine-the-light-on-hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All proceeds are donated to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/foodbankheartland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Bank for the Heartland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conagrafoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ConAgra Foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promises to match donations dollar for dollar up to $100,000. Last year, Omaha came together and raised $448,000 and 144,000 pounds of food. Think we can beat it this season? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festival starts each year with the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/thanksgiving-lighting-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanksgiving Lighting Ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in downtown Omaha. On Thanksgiving at 6 p.m., Mayor Jean Leahy will lead the crowd in a countdown to the lights and welcome everyone to the 2016 festival. At the ceremony and on every Saturday from November 26 \u2013\u00a0December 24 you can celebrate with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/pacific-life-insurance-company-sounds-of-the-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds of the Season<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A new area chorale group will fill Old Market with festive holiday songs each night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about the festival and all you can do to participate and help the community here. And don\u2019t miss out on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/wells-fargo-family-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wells Fargo Family Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on December 4 and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/new-years-eve-fireworks-spectacular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year&#8217;s\u2019 Eve Fireworks Spectacular<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ongoing Opportunities<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-toy-bagging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toy Bagging &amp; Sorting with Open Door Mission<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesdays \u2013\u00a0Saturdays in October, November and December you can help <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Door Mission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/volunteer-toy-bagging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toy Bagging and Sorting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Anyone 13 years and older can help, so bring the whole family along! In preparation for Project Santa, you\u2019ll sort and bag new toys just like Santa\u2019s elves! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Salvation Army<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/ways-to-give\/bell-ringing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bell Ringing<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3555 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Bell-Ringing-2.png\" alt=\"Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/500;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Salvation Army<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all seen them around town and thrown a few dollars in their red tins, but this year you can volunteer! Be a bell ringer with The Salvation Army and help raise awareness and funds to help our community and its neediest members. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>On December 2 this year, NP Dodge is participating in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtorringday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Realtor Ring Day<\/a>. Our agents and other members of the team will be ringing bells across the Omaha area. Keep an out for us and throw in a dollar or two to help our community!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/ways-to-give\/winter-night-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winter Night Watch<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer for The Winter Night Watch to spread the word about relief services offered by The Salvation Army and to keep our city\u2019s struggling and homeless members warm through the harsh Omaha winters. From the first December 5 \u2013\u00a0February 25, the mobile unit drives and parks throughout the community. You can help deliver hot meals, blankets and warm clothes. Or, donate money for food, resources and fuel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.salvationarmyusa.org\/western\/winternightwatch2014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/copeinfo.org\/how-you-can-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COPE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3556 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/COPE-2.png\" alt=\"Holiday Volunteer in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/500;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/copeinfo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COPE<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Elkhorn organization assists struggling families in the community. So far, with the help of monetary donations, they have provided over 3,978 services to families in need. This holiday season, you can volunteer to sort clothes, help with the food pantry and use your talents and expertise to assist others. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also invite anyone to host a Neighborhood Drive. They\u2019re always looking for more blankets, coats, school supplies, diapers, toiletries and holiday toys. For more information, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/copeinfo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit their website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/heartlandhopemission.org\/volunteer\/volunteer-opportunities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heartland Hope Mission<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Millard Pantry<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your group can help organize and pass out food to struggling families and individuals in our community on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Each day, they need 20 \u2013\u00a030 volunteers. All you need to do is fill out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/heartlandhopemission.org\/volunteer\/volunteer-form.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the volunteer form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beforehand. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside pantry hours, you can still help Heartland Hope Mission sort food, restock and organize the pantry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Christmas in South O<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In December, Heartland Hope Mission hosts a huge Christmas carnival for kids. They distribute toys, wrapping paper, books, stuffed animals, blankets and food to help make the holiday season a success. Starting in November and continuing through December 17, you can help make the event spectacular by assisting in a few different areas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They need assistance with Toys for Tots registration, sorting toys into age categories, sponsoring toy and turkey drives, collecting homemade or storebought cookies and manning the event on December 17. You can<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/heartlandhopemission.org\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fill out the registration materials online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/omahaprojectlinus.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make a Blanket for Project Linus<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3559 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Unsplash-Blankets.png\" alt=\"Holiday Volunteer Opportunities in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/500;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/projectlinus.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Linus <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">works to keep children and families warm and to spread care throughout our communities. Even if all you know is tying knots, you can make a blanket this holiday season! They are donated to individual children as well as area homes and organizations \u2014\u00a0including Boys Town, Offutt Air Force Base and the University Hospital. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmhcomaha.org\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ronald McDonald House<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteering with Ronald McDonald House is usually a four month weekly commitment for individuals and groups \u2014\u00a0perfect for helping during the entire holiday and winter season. For three hours each week you can help with everyday operations, prepare for special events and even write thank you notes. Submit your application <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rmhcomaha.org\/newvolunteer\/volunteerapp\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yesomaha.org\/get-involved\/volunteer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YES: Youth Emergency Services \u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES seeks to help and protect Omaha\u2019s homeless youth. Often victims of abuse, it can be unsafe for them to return to their families and YES steps in to provide support. You can help this holiday season and any time throughout the year <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yesomaha.org\/get-involved\/volunteer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in multiple ways<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They always need assistance packaging meals and organizing drives and fundraisers. Additionally, you can step out of the box and assist with childcare during weekly trainings and workshops so youth parents can fully participate. You may also want to volunteer at Tip Top Thrift Shop. To help, you can donate, volunteer or even shop! <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yesomaha.org\/get-involved\/volunteer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the full list of opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How will you help?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the holiday season is traditionally a time for generosity and coming together, all of these organizations offer year-round assistance and always need volunteers. Explore their websites, help out this holiday season and find one you\u2019re passionate about so you can help our community reach its fullest potential this year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your experiences with us! If we missed your favorite volunteer opportunity, let us know. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every holiday season, communities all over the country come together to celebrate our successes of the past year and the neighborhoods we love. In Omaha, we\u2019re no different. We celebrate with some of the most festive events, shows and festivals that remind us just how much we love it here. 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