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Vol. 40 • No. 51 • Thurs., Dec. 23, 2021 - Wed., Dec. 29, 2021 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., 'Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway'
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Milwaukee Health Services Inc., hosted its Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner & Conquer Safety Kit Giveaway and Conquer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, December 17, 2021. The day-long event took place at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. MHSI’s providers, clinical support staff and registration continued working as a normal clinic day. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccine and flu shots were available for participants. Groceries were given to all patients who were present at their scheduled appointment. Members from our community lined up in 36-degree weather early as 6:00 a.m., to receive groceries. More than 50 volunteers showed support and served the members of the community. A record-breaking 2,000 meals were distributed to patients and community members.
Northwest Funeral Chapel hosts annual Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House, Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Northwest Family Activity and Events Center. This event was opened to children up to eight years of age accompanied with their parents/guardians and all were masked, age 2 and older per CDC guidelines. Santa and his helpers were eager to greet every smiling child who chose a toy, a book and treats provided by the friends of Mrs. O'Bee. The late Mrs. Ernestine O'Bee was one of the founders of Northwest Funeral Chapel, where she graciously served Milwaukee families for more than 50 years. Generous and a passionate advocate for children, Mrs. O'Bee Toy House is an extension of the love Mrs. O'Bee had for all children and especially in our Milwaukee community. Mrs. O'Bee remains a benefactor of the Dr. Terence N. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. The Dr. Thomas Fund awards college scholarships annually to bright, community-oriented high school seniors and throughout their college careers. The Dr. Thomas Fund counts elected officials, doctors, lawyers, scientists, social workers, ministers, teachers, communicators and other professionals among its graduates. The graduates continue to honor Mrs. O'Bee's generous legacy in their respective communities.
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Despite COVID-19, Voices of the Fatherless Child celebrates 11 years of giving
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On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Voices of the Fatherless Child (VOTFC) sought to bring some holiday cheer to families who needed some extra help at Christmas time with the 11th year of the Single Parent Christmas Project. VOTFC Founder Monte Mabra (front row, center) along with AJ and Ms. Sheila of Home Depot and Gwen and Gail of America Works went into the homes of 10 families to supply them with the Single Parent Christmas package. This included a live tree, decorations, and gifts for the children and parents. This year's sponsors are Home Depot, America Works, Hupy & Abraham S.C., Church Women United, Steinhafels and Community Advocates. This year extra help was especially needed as the pandemic continues. Families who already find it difficult to provide for the holidays have had an even more difficult time this year. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com