‘Giving the Gift of Love’ Serves Thanksgiving Door-to-Door

 

By Jeffrey Williams-Maisonet 

The following is an excerpt from the Giving the Gift of Love (GTGOL) website. 

"The Rockaway-based non-profit ‘Giving the Gift of Love’ began in 2011 and was created by young people to serve and give back to the community." 

According to its website, GTGOL has held 20 charitable events throughout Rockaway and Marksville, Louisiana.

On Thanksgiving, the organization provided food to residents of the Beach 40th Street Housing complex. Although the objective was to provide a hearty meal for family members and their friends, emphasis was also placed on creating an atmosphere of appreciation, love and, most importantly, gratitude.  

Residents were invited to 433-A Beach 40th Street, which is commonly referred to as "The Red Building", from 12p.m. to 2p.m. to usher in the holiday season.

GTGOL also delivered plates of food and water to home-bound residents, and many of them were overjoyed when they received the meals and shared them with their families.

The organization asked Rockaway Primetime Reporting to share the following statement with members of the community: “Giving the Gift of Love wants to remind everyone that it's not just about giving. It’s also about service, empowerment, giving back and the belief that we all can make the world a better place."   

Click here for additional information on the organization and its plans for 2017.  

Source: Rockaway Primetime Reporting