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Croatian Immigrant Provides 'Monthly Miracles' To East Bay Community

Kristina Bethea moved to the U.S. fourteen years ago then, five years ago, she set out to give joy to others.

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Decemebr 13, 2022

Kristina Bethea grew up in Croatia. During that time, she remembers being thrilled at Christmas to receive a shoe box full of things children like -- crayons, coloring books, toys and such -- sent by Americans who wanted to brighten the holidays of kids like her.

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She moved to the U.S. fourteen years ago then, five years ago, she set out to give joy to others.

She started a charity in the East Bay called Monthly Miracles that collects family-friendly Christmas gifts, clothing and meals to neighbors in need.

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