NORTHEAST HOUSTON Hundreds of needy families in this area will have a happier Christmas, thanks to the efforts of the Macedonia Outreach organization, Jeds Home Center, and many other sponsoring companies.
Last Saturday these groups got together to give food, toys, and computers to needy families that signed up with Macedonia to receive help at this holiday season.
Sponsors included Macedonia Outreach Center, Jeds Home Center, Houston Food Bank, I-45 Signs, NHG Chamber of Commerce, North Houston Bank, Aldine Improvement District, North Houston Frontiers, Saturn, Randy Fine Foods, Chevron, Technology For All, Mattco, Schlumberger, VM Direct, Nabors Industries, Geico, and First Continental Bank.
The event included a raffle, with two computers awarded to Shantelle McPherson and Maria Carreon, and many special toys given away to families.
Another feature of the day was the participation by retired Harlem Globetrotters, who signed autographs and helped distribute the food packages.
The distribution was held in the parking lot of Jeds Home Center on Aldine Mail Route.
Other features of the day included face painting by Macedonia Outreach, and Jeds Clyde Bailey distributing popcorn all during the event.
Macedonia director Kathy West thanked all in the community that helped bring holiday joy to families in need.