Christmas cheer for the homeless
By Tangerine Clarke
The festive season brought together
families currently in shelters, for a day
of great cheer and gift giving at the 4th
Annual Christmas “Giftback,” recently
held at JHS 292, at 301 Vermont St.,
Brooklyn.
Thanks to Brooklyn-based non-profit
“Don’t 4Get Me” and online radio outlet,
“We Say What They Can’t,” families
had a wonderful opportunity to
celebrate the season in an uplifting
atmosphere, where Santa Claus brought
joy and goodwill, and all were treated
to music, games, manicures, and haircuts
for children, during the hours-long
Christmas event.
More than 200 family members
enjoyed the treasured celebration that
shared festive fare and presents to tots
and teens who felt included during this
heartwarming season of glee.
Since its launch, the Christmas
“Giftback” has continued to grow in the
number of individuals attending and
supporters making monetary contributions
and donating everything from
toys to resources to time.
Simone Goss, CEO of “Don’t 4Get
Me” said “I am overwhelmed with so
much joy that my organization has
been able to provide not just toys but
an experience to families in need during
the holiday season. Every year I am
excited to see the commitment from
my team, sponsors, and volunteers to
ensure we come together for a good
cause.”
“Every year our Annual Give Back
grows and ‘We Say What They Can’t
Radio’ is proud that we can impact the
Santa spreads cheer and gifts at a Christmas party for homeless families, organized by “Don’t 4Get Me, “We say
what they can’t Radio.” Photo by Tangerine Clarke
lives of so many Brooklynites over the
course of the four years. We are happy
to provide a safe place for families to
fellowship and have a good time at no
cost,” said Drayton Goss, CEO of ‘We
A little boy is treated to a festive haircut during a Christmas party for homeless
families organized by “Don’t 4Get Me,” and “We say what they can’t
Radio.” Photo by Tangerine Clarke
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Say What They Can’t Radio.’
“Being the volunteer coordinator for
such a prominent organization is no
easy task. But the eagerness we receive
over the last four years makes it all
worth it. Everyone comes together with
an open mind and heart in an effort to
give these families the best experience
possible,” said Antoinette Bell.
Members of “Don’t 4Get Me, and “We say what they can’t Radio,” at the
organizations’ annual Christmas party for homeless families.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke