Tuesday, December 21, 2010

American Charities Face Increased Demand during Holiday Season



VOAVideo: American Charities Face Increased Demand during Holiday Season

What many commentators refer to as "The Great Recession" in the United States officially ended more than a year ago. But like people all over the world, a great many Americans are still struggling financially. One indication of just how bad things really are is the number of people who are still turning to charities for help. As Mike Osborne reports, those charities are also being squeezed by the financial downturn, especially in this holiday season.