TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: Colon has won four of five decisions for the Expos, but Floyd batted only .208 for them while hitting three home runs, including one Tuesday night, and driving in four runs.

SOLUTION: Colon won 4 of 5 decisions for Expos, but Floyd batted only .208 while hitting 3 home runs, including 1 Tues night, and 4 runs.

PROBLEM: "Help People Become Self-Sufficient -- offer shelter for homeless families, disaster relief, employment & training, neighborhood support centers & specialized transportation;"

SOLUTION: "Help People Become Self-Sufficient -- offer shelter for homeless...neighborhood support centers & specialized transportation;"

PROBLEM: Take a moment right now to consider a gift of $50, $100, $250, or whatever you can give, to the IRT. It means everything to me to ask for your support.

SOLUTION:
Please consider a gift of any size to the IRT, whatever you can give, as your support means everything to me.