Holiday Giveaway Wrap Up 2014
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hanks to our many supports, the Smith Center for Community Advancement was able to close out 2014 with back to back successful events that not only exceeded our expectations for outreach for our 2nd annual events, we were able to provide turkeys, toys and gifts to so many families in need.
Andre C Russell, CEO & Robin Russell, Dir. of Community Relations on Turkey Delivery Duty
In November we were able successfully complete our 2nd Annual Turkey Giveaway. My sister and I were able to distribute 40 turkeys to needy families and to also support other community service organizations feed the needy and homeless as well. Together we traveled from the south suburbs of Chicago all the way up north to Evanston to deliver turkeys to all of the families that were referred to us. We would like to thank all friends and supporters who helped to sponsor this project by donating money and turkeys to this very worthwhile event!
And in December the Smith Center was once again proud to put on another Toy Giveaway and deliver Christmas cheer to so many families! With the support of the community we were able to collect and distribute over 200 toys, gifts, games, and books to very appreciative families.
Santa Claus greeted by children
We would like to thank some key sponsors that were able to make this possible:
- Pastor Jasper Edwards, Rose of Light Missionary Baptist Church
- Hotel Chicago Downtown
- The Insurance Exchange
- Joseph Lodge #12 – M.W. St. John’s Grand Lodge and OES Chapter
- Domestic Goddess at Your Service
- Jade Newton, Ms Indiana United States
- Chicago Park District
- Smith Center Board and Staff
- Smith Center Volunteers
- Amber Green Photography
- Frazier Graphics
And everyone who made monetary donations or donated toys for this event.
If you would like to see more pics from the event please click on these Dropbox Links
Smith Center Toy Giveaway Highlights 2014
If pictures are worth a thousand words… than some of these pics are priceless!
Once again, thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you next year!
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