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The holiday season is a special time to gather with family and friends and enjoy all the holiday excitement. But many find this time difficult: grieving the loss of a loved one, financial stresses, isolation, and loneliness.

Whether you are on a personal spiritual journey, seeking assistance in various aspects of your life, or simply looking for new ways to beautify your home and brighten your day, Amanda Polehn, owner of Starseed Curiosities and Gifts in The Dalles, has something for you.

Seeding Justice, a funder of groups fighting for racial and social justice in Oregon, has received a $25,000 gift from the Portland Trail Blazers to help grow the Reproductive Health Equity Fund.