On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., along with Bader Philanthropies and Westcare, hosted Northcott's "4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway." Staff and volunteers handed out more than 1,000 bags full of turkeys and other Thanksgiving staples during the event. There were also free toys for children during the event. Leaders with Northcott say … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hands out free Thanksgiving meals
Thanksgiving
Milwaukee unites to feed families in need this Thanksgiving
The "15th Annual Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway," was hosted Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St. Cars were lined up around the block, stretching more than a mile to secure their free bird and more than 1,200 Milwaukee County families drove or walked away with a family meal. Dee McCullom, director of the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee unites to feed families in need this Thanksgiving
A litany of Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving, I share once again the beautiful prayer of great black theologian Howard Thurman, A Litany of Thanksgiving. For many years I always made Thanksgiving dinner for our whole family and for friends away from their homes. Children read various inspirational passages before our meal, and we read this prayer every year. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the … [Read more...] about A litany of Thanksgiving
Be thankful and grow
Thanksgiving season is here in the USA. Many people are making plans to visit family in other cities. Supermarkets are stocking up on turkeys and hams for consumption by hungry customers. Even if you do not celebrate Thanksgiving, use the time off work/ school to be thankful for the life you have. Many people overlook what they do have in order to complain and become angry … [Read more...] about Be thankful and grow
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Turkey Dinner Giveaway’
"The Third Annual 'Tis the Season Turkey Dinner Giveaway" blessed 1,000 families with a home-cooked meal from Daddy's Soul Food & Grille on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th St. Northcott Neighborhood House Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., said, "Thank you to everyone who made this day special for 1,000 families. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Turkey Dinner Giveaway’
HeartLove Place hosts ‘4th Annual Turkey Giveaway’
HeartLove Place (HLP) held its "4th Annual Turkey Giveaway" on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in partnership with Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. More than 200 turkeys were distributed, with the first 100 recipiants also getting a box of food from Mt. Zion. Thanks to the many volunteers and donors that made this event possible. Visit HeartLove Place's website at … [Read more...] about HeartLove Place hosts ‘4th Annual Turkey Giveaway’
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), iCare, and North Shore Bank, provided nutritious groceries to Milwaukee residents on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. MHSI staff and volunteers handed out more than 2,000 dinners to families in need at this drive-up event. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Brentwood Church of Christ, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Meijer Team Gives, and the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation donated and gave away more than 500 turkeys and Thanksgiving sides in the church parking lot, 6425 N. 60th St. Volunteers handed out food in insulated grocery bags as provided by Molina. … [Read more...] about Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
Thankful on Thanksgiving
It is the end of November 2023. It is the start of the holiday season. The Thanksgiving turkey will lead to Christmas trees and gift giving. This is a truly pleasant time of year in the USA. This Thanksgiving African Americans have much to be thankful for, and here are a few of these blessings. African Americans should be thanking their lucky stars that slavery is over. … [Read more...] about Thankful on Thanksgiving
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 18, 2022, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted its "11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, MHSI, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan, iCare, Feeding America, LabCorp, North Shore Bank, Feeding … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’