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Union County Christmas Bureau looks for new building after space gets leased out [Video]

A big resource for families in Union County, especially this time of year, doesn’t have the space to operate.

The Union County Christmas Bureau started taking applications from families in need on Tuesday. The organization has been working out of the old Sears at Monroe Crossing Mall but this year, two businesses are leasing the space.

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Now, the organization is seeking a place with 15,000 square feet. They need ample parking with room for traffic flow.

If you know of a place, call Union County at 704-283-3500.

Last month, Toys for Tots in Charlotte said it was facing a similar problem. The group is searching for a new warehouse in order to help families this holiday season.

Channel 9 reached out Tuesday and the group still doesn’t have a new warehouse. It set Oct. 1 as its deadline because that was the first day nonprofits could apply for assistance.

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen