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Commentary: Bridging the gap between youths and the elderly is essential for community well-being

Jesse Dascola shovels the sidewalk for elderly and disabled residents while participating in the 40th Ward's snow shoveling volunteer program in Chicago on Jan. 26, 2021.

When I was young, I couldn’t wait for the grass to grow so I could take my lawn mower out and cut some of my neighbors’ yards. The days it snowed were great opportunities for me to get out my shovel, walk around the neighborhood and seek out members in the community who wanted their snow removed. A few of my friends, on occasion, and I would easily make $25 to $30 a day after school. What

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