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New York City Mission Society Serves 300 at
14th Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Community Dinner
-Board Members Jean Shafiroff and Jay Moorhead
underwrite the event-
Jean Shafiroff, Elsie McCabe Thompson, Jay Moorhead, Father
Anthony Iroh, Francis Kairson, Natasha Das, Emily Mohr, Cole
Rumbough served hundreds of community members to kick off the
holiday season in Harlem
(New York, N.Y.) –
Striving to help its program participants and community members
start the holiday season with a hot meal, the
New York City Mission Society provided more than 300 meals at
its 14th Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Community Dinner
at Minisink Townhouse on Thursday, November 16.
New York City Mission Society alumni and staff,
Board Members, community members, and volunteers served the
meals, while students in the nonprofit’s afterschool free music
education program, GRIOT, performed onstage in the auditorium.
This
event has been underwritten by Board Members Jean Shafiroff and
Jay Moorhead. Sponsors
and volunteer groups included Chase, Nike, Kohl’s and Whole
Foods.
“The families we serve face numerous challenges
each day, and the holidays can be especially tough,” said New
York City Mission Society President Elsie McCabe Thompson. “This
time of year is a chance to give thanks and to give back, so I
thank our board members Jean Shafiroff and Jay Moorhead, our
community members, staff, and other volunteers for coming
together on this night to start the holiday season off on a high
note. This is what the holidays are all about.”
New York State Senator Brian Benjamin greeted
attendees, and Reverend Anthony Iroh of St. Charles Borromeo
Church delivered an invocation before everyone sat down to
turkey, stuffing, side dishes, desserts, and beverages donated
by area businesses and individuals.
Earlier in the week, the Mission Society
continued its tradition of distributing turkeys to community
members to help create a festive Thanksgiving. The turkeys were
donated by St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters.
About the New York City Mission Society
The
New York City Mission Society has been on the frontlines of the
war on poverty for more than 200 years. Today, our progressive
portfolio of educational, workforce development, cultural
enrichment, and community-building programs, make a positive,
long-term impact on the City’s most underserved communities by
promoting academic achievement, and providing career
opportunities and cultural enrichment. Each year, we serve more
than 10,000 children and families throughout New York City with
our programs, supportive services, and community events. Learn
more at http://www.nycmissionsociety.org.
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