Governor, first family serve holiday meal at shelter

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The Associated Press
© December 25, 2010

RICHMOND

Virginia's first family is helping spread some holiday cheer.

Gov. Bob McDonnell and his family helped serve Christmas Eve lunch at The Healing Place in Richmond on Friday.

The nonprofit group provides shelter for the homeless and a long-term residential recovery program for people who are chemically dependent. Services are provided at no cost to the client.

Officials say the family helped dish out a meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, a salad and dessert to about 40 people. The governor and his family then spent time talking with the residents.

McDonnell and his family also served Christmas Eve lunch at The Healing Place last year. The family previously served Christmas Eve lunch at The Healing Place when McDonnell was attorney general.

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Need more Shelters and International Aid. Bob McDonnell

Submitted by theenforcer on Sun, 12/26/2010 at 11:36 am.

Here we are again bob no unemployment checks again this week.the system will not allow people to claim weekly benefits 12/26/2010.all you and your great unemployment commission did was set people back on their bills and totaly screwed up any type of Christmas they could of possible had.I see where people are looking for international aid bob.this is a state of emergency.it's cold and snowing outside.we need food and shelter.so what are you going to do just set on your butt and do nothing that's what your good at.you wont help. the virgina pilot will not try to get us help or information.the shelters are full where can we go bob.maybe we all will go over to your house for food today.got any extra gifts for all these kids who got nothing.

O BIG DEAL

Submitted by theenforcer on Sat, 12/25/2010 at 12:05 pm.

That is so sweet of you Bob.what about these other post being spread all over the Internet like this one. holiday closings.Submitted by theenforcer on Sat, 12/25/2010 at 10:51 am. You forgot to mention the unemployment commission they shut down the moment they herd the extension was approved. They had 3 days to get the checks out to the people in need before Christmas.other states did it and still had there holiday vacation.BUT NO NOT VIRGINIA.NOT THE STATE BOB MCDONNELL IS IN CHARGE OF.NO JOBS AND NO UNEMPLOYMENT BENFITS.