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Happy Thanksgiving from PCI!

Published 11/20/2017 by Global Communities

We are grateful each day for the support of our community and for all of the life-transforming work we’ve been able to accomplish together. As our families prepare for Thanksgiving, PCI President & CEO Carrie Hessler-Radelet wanted to take a minute to share how much your support means to us.

Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving from PCI!

Want to read more? Explore related content.

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Zambian Performing Arts Troupe and San Diego Youth Unite to Fight Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation

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