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Community Helpers

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The world is full of people doing important jobs. Here are some of them. Read about how these people make a difference in our communities community RUDI VAN STARREX—GETTY IMAGES a group of people who live in the same area or who have the same interests (noun) The entire community comes together for the fall festival. .

They keep us healthy.

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If you are hurt or sick, doctors and nurses can help. These people take care of us. They know how to help us feel better.

They keep us safe.

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Firefighters look out for us. They keep our communities safe.

They teach us.

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Education education JOSE LUIS PELAEZ INC/GETTY IMAGES knowledge and skills (noun) Jared studies every night because he takes his education very seriously. is important. Teachers work hard to help us learn. Do you have teachers who are helpful? Thank them for everything they do.

They feed us.

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So many people help us get the food we eat. Some grow it. Some drive it to stores. Others work in the stores where we buy it.

Did You Know?

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It’s a good idea to thank the people who look out for us. Write a letter. Tell someone in your community that you appreciate him or her.