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Ancient Greek physicians prescribed garlic. Egyptian herbalists favored licorice. For Oprah, the cold-fighting concoction of choice is the juice of freshly crushed cranberries.

Cranberries are rich in health-boosting antioxidants, including vitamin C and flavonoids (which can act as anti-inflammatories). And fresh cranberry juice offers all its nutrient content with none of the high-fructose corn syrup and other additives found in many store-bought brands.

You can buy fresh cranberries at local markets from October through December. The berries freeze well, so you can thaw them for juicing throughout the year. Eight ounces of berries combined with a pound of red grapes (seeded or seedless; you can also substitute three to four apples for the grapes) make 16 ounces of all-natural, fortifying juice.

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Did you know that national statistics on youth aging out of foster care indicate that one in four becomes homeless within two years and one in four males become incarcerated? Did you know that approximately 60% of children placed into foster care are there because of neglect? Did you know that right now in Georgia there are over 9,000 children living in foster care?

On October 14th the Casey Family Programs, Georgia Department of Human Services and 12 community partners, including Families First, launched Raise Me Up - a powerful, national multimedia campaign that calls on citizens to raise their hands to offer support to children in foster care. Govenor Sonny Perdue and First Lady Mary Perdue attended the event at the State Capital Building in Atlanta and spoke about their personal experience fostering eight children.

As a lead local partner in launching this ambitious campaign, Families First will play a key role in harnessing the vast potential of people who want to serve - by fostering or adopting children, volunteering to work directly with foster youth, or raising awareness about foster care in our community.

Donate Now buttonPlease join Families First and our partner organizations by getting involved and helping Georgia's foster children. You don't have to raise foster children to raise them up - you just have to raise your hand and say you'll help. Visit www.RaiseMeUp.org today and find out how you can get involved. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to Families First so that we can continue ensuring the success of children in jeopardy.

This year, many families are struggling to make ends meet, and this holiday season will be particularly challenging. Families First assists hundreds of families who are supporting children in foster care or face significant life issues that put their children at risk. To lessen this burden, you can choose to adopt a family for Thanksgiving and the December holidays.

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