Thanksgiving bubble boy12/16/2023 ![]() She says this is something God wants us all to do. Taylor says doing events like these is a no-brainer. "We're up to feed about anywhere between 240 to 300 people today but without the community, the financial support they give us you know the healthiness with the jackets the winter gear, things like that. “Twenty-five full turkeys, as opposed to meal mashed potatoes up to 60 plus pounds," Gonzales said. Raymond Gonzales, Outreach Director for Faith City, says the efforts to help bring the holiday cheer to the unhoused are all thanks to community support. “If somebody hasn't experienced that yet, we get to be the ones who testify and invite them to come in and say this can be your story too,” said Spencer.īut a nice hot meal was not only provided but also the unhoused community got brand new bags and winter gear. Tommy Spencer who is a family pastor in Bushland has been volunteering for 15 years says as a volunteer he enjoys helping because they are his brothers and sisters in God and enjoys hearing their stories but also helping them find their faith. Here at Faith City Mission, a place that regularly helps the unhoused, is bringing another year of Thanksgiving cheer and family to those who have no place to go. and, but today is especially exciting to us because it's Thanksgiving,” said Executive Director of Faith City Mission Jena Taylor. We know them they're our peeps so to speak. Making communities safer with pro-active policing.“It's not just today, every day. And while they do respond to crime scenes as well, the team is most involved in outreach. The South-Central COP unit includes roughly ten officers. Involving Metro is positive for the community, which is in need." "The children grow up seeing they're good, they're not bad. "They (the police) engage with the children," he says. It's something apartment manager Javier Duran believes is needed. But hey, we're here what do you need? Do you need help?" "Not just hey, we're here, and you're going to jail, you're getting a ticket. "We're here to show the other side of the badge," says Kinman. Chris Kinman says that's the point of community-oriented policing. Officers say most of the specific apartments they'll visit were chosen in advance.įamilies identified who might need a little extra help this holiday. "I don't have a problem with the police no one should. "This warms people's hearts," says neighbor Greg McWilliams about the turkey giveaway. They came out for a BBQ not too long ago." She says COP officers are regulars there. Kelly Freesland lives and works at one of the apartment complexes police visited. MORE | Enchant Christmas returns to Las Vegas Ballpark this Friday "And make sure people in our community that are food insecure have a great meal for Thanksgiving." "We're all grateful for something, so we want to pass that along," says foundation board member Lisa Bogard. With the help of the LVMPD Foundation, a non-profit that supports Metro, over 500 turkeys were collected. Vasquez is with South Central's Community Oriented Policing Unit, or COP. "I signed up for this job because I wanted to help the community. ![]() "When they whipped this bad boy out, I was like, I'll wear it," he laughs. Vasquez was hard to miss-wearing a turkey apron for the morning's deliveries. "We have a special delivery from Las Vegas Metro." "Metro Police!" announced Officer Justin Vasquez, knocking on a door at one complex near Flamingo and University Center Drive. Monday morning, the department delivered turkeys and boxes full of all sides to families at two apartment complexes within South-Central Area Command. ![]() Las Vegas (KSNV) - Las Vegas police officers are helping local families prepare for Thanksgiving. ![]()
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