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Stories that ran previously in Patch that you might have missed.
Editor's Note: "Repairing a Broken Palace" was originally posted on Dec. 24, 2010—the third day that RSM Patch was online. Here's a rewind in case you missed it the first time. They hurt, and Scott Brinson feels their pain. They need help, and Brinson is there for them. Sometimes, they need to be freed from the grasp of drugs, and other times they just need a hug. It doesn't matter. Brinson has arms at the ready. Brinson is the founder and president of My Broken Palace, a nonprofit that specializes in ministering to youths and young adults—ages 14 to 25—who are experiencing some form of …
Editor's note: In the early days of RSM Patch—it was no more than 4 days old—we profiled Operation Help A Hero, which is doing great work with Marines at Camp Pendleton. In light of events of the past week involving the death of RSM resident Cpl. Jordan Stanton, it seems particularly relevant. In case you missed it, here's that story again, originally titled "At Christmastime, This Operation Helps Our Heroes." Check the website to consider getting involved. This story was originally posted Dec. 25, 2010. Christmas is a special yet often stressful time under normal circumstances, but for the …
Editor's Note: "Operation Vanessa" was originally posted on Patch on Jan. 5, 2011, as part of the top 10 stories of 2010 series. Here's a rewind in case you missed it the first time. The year ended on a happy note for Stacey Doss and her daughter, Vanessa, mostly because Doss didn't have to worry about court dates, but there's a battle looming in 2011. In a story that became national in scope, Doss is trying to retain custody of Vanessa, 2 1/2, despite attempts by the girl's biological father, and separately by the girl's paternal grandmother. Benjamin Mills Jr., of Dayton, OH, has a rap …
