In response to the demand for food and positive energy on Monday, various organizations came together to provide.
There were a number of charitable organizations and churches that distributed hot meals and toys to youngsters on Christmas Day.
Located in Fort Worth, the Christian Center
It is possible for them to take their children to Santaland after they have finished eating because Santaland is located over here. Additionally, groceries can be found at Santaland, according to Steve Vanzant, who serves as the lead pastor of the Christian Center of Fort Worth.
In his sermon, Pastor Vanzant talked about the reasons why his church hosts the annual event of sharing meals and giving away toys.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrived on a fire truck from Haltom City, which marked the beginning of the day. Every child who was there for the event received a free gift from them.
“The community, in my opinion, the whole business, if you will, of church is to help and serve other people, love and serve them,” according to Vanzant.
Typically, the church is able to accommodate between 800 and 1,200 individuals.
“We have children who were young when we were here, and they are now bringing their children who have grown up to be this,” she said. Therefore, it has become into something of a family custom,” the priest explained.
The 24 Hour Club in Dallas
Organizers provided food to both the inhabitants of the Dallas 24 Hour Club and the general public. The club serves as a haven for people recovering from addiction to alcohol and drugs. Monday saw the distribution of food to more than 300 individuals.
The Dallas 24 Hour Club has been operating in East Dallas for more than half a century, and it provides transitional living services to individuals who are in the process of recovering from addiction.
When it comes to spending Christmas Day with people who have become like family, the line cook for the organization, who was a resident in the past, says that it means a great deal to be in their presence.
CJ Morgan declared, “It means a lot to me to see this go down,” and he was right. My addiction lasted for a number of years, and throughout that time, I was away from my family quite a bit. There is a tremendous deal of significance to me in the fact that I am able to attend the 24 and be surrounded by a community of individuals who are working toward something more significant.
A volunteer named Steven Crissey shared his experience, saying, “I went through the program, and I’ve been sober for four years now, a little over four years.” The next step for me is to return to this place and give something back. Here, I am the sponsor of a number of guys. In a way, it’s like my home.”
According to Crissey, it is a brotherhood.
“You go through this, and then the additional challenge is that you have to assist other people,” she said. God places that in your heart to assist you, and it is not because you are required to do so,” he explained.
The Foundation for Wise Up
The Wise Up Foundation is currently in its third year of providing assistance to veterans who are in need.
The “Hot Meals for Vets” event was held at Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas, and they participated in it together.
“The primary goal that we have is to give back as much as we possibly can. As the proprietor of the Wise Up Foundation, Daniel Wise, expressed his desire to “spread light, spread love, and spread joy.”
In collaboration with his two brothers, Wise established the organization.
In the National Football League, he was a member of the Washington Commanders, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Our volunteers are extremely important. Every day, they make their way out here. They have arrived. It is either that they are social workers at the veterans hospital or that they are a part of the Homeless Veterans Service of Dallas.
From thirty to forty people volunteered on Monday.
