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96-Year-Old, Jack Prater Volunteers Daily

Annette Grizzard, Orphan Grain Train Norfolk volunteer coordinator, gives long-time daily volunteer, Jack Prater his Nebraska Santa hat to get him ready for Christmas. Jack, who celebrated his 96th birthday in February, comes in almost every workday for at least an hour to sort and pack boxes. Thank you, Jack for showing up and bringing joy to the Servant Center when you walk in the door.


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