Beyond The Fez: Noble Thomas “TJ” James and Dt. Lorraine James HPC

Contributed by Dt. Lorraine James HPC Ahmed Court No. 134 Oasis of Tallahassee

On Dr. MLK Day, January 18, 2021, Dt. Lorraine James HPC (No. 134), Noble Thomas “TJ” James (No. 37), and volunteer Felicia Williams pulled together to answer the call of 46 families -- 175 people-- in need of food, face masks, socks, toilet paper, and other toiletries.

As Daughters and Nobles do, they take heed and respond. The crew of three provided the families: 120 pairs of socks, 180 rolls of toilet paper, 230 facemasks (donated by the Leon County Commission), toothbrushes, and more. Noble TJ delivered the kits to Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church for the families. “It was both a joy and a pleasure to serve,” says Dt. James.

As this project will continue quarterly for the families, the next big event was held in March at the fairgrounds in Tallahassee. Noble and Daughter James worked with Farm Share, Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, the host, and lots of volunteers, to distribute free food to 400 families.

Heed the call and stay committed to service!