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    ‘We all have an obligation to help those more vulnerable’: Angeleno offers to do chores, errands for neighbors

    Like many people, Ian Snook’s workload has slowed while he rides out the coronavirus pandemic at home.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Mar 26, 2020 • 1 min read

    Like many people, Ian Snook’s workload has slowed while he rides out the coronavirus pandemic at home. But rather than binging Netflix or reading "War and Peace," the Santa Monica resident put up signs around his neighborhood, offering to help anyone vulnerable to COVID-19. He says he’ll shop for them, walk their dogs, and do other chores.

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      Steve Chiotakis

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      Ian Snook

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