As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Grunion Gazette and Long Beach Press-Telegram are once again teaming up with WomenShelter of Long Beach to help make the season bright for victims of domestic violence and their families.

This year marks the 22nd iteration of the Grunion Gazette Gift Card Drive, which was launched by the Grunion’s longtime former editor — and current “Pinch of Salt” columnist, Harry Saltzgaver. Since its establishment in 2004, Saltzgaver has carried on the community tradition each year.

And it’s no different this time around.

“I have been overwhelmed by our readers’ generosity over the years of the Gazette Gift Card Drive for WomenShelter of Long Beach. I am counting on them to come through again — if anything, the need is greater than ever,” Saltzgaver said

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