Recorder Rewind: Thanksgiving 2024

Many organizations, including Mozel Sanders, St. Rita’s and Edna Martin gave back to the community for the holidays. Here are some photos from Thanksgiving weekend: Edna Martin Christian Center The […] The post Recorder Rewind: Thanksgiving 2024 appeared first on Indianapolis Recorder.

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Recorder Rewind: Thanksgiving 2024

Many organizations, including Mozel Sanders, St. Rita’s and Edna Martin gave back to the community for the holidays. Here are some photos from Thanksgiving weekend:

Edna Martin Christian Center

The Edna Martin Christian Center, located on E. 25th Street in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood held their free Annual Thanksgiving Dinners recently at their location.  Volunteers helped to prepare and distribute hundreds of  hot meals to either drive thru and pick-up inside for over two hours.

Edna Martin Christian Center volunteer gives Thanksgiving meal to patron.
Volunteer Andrea Murphy helps with the drive-up line picking up dinners. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Edna Martin Christian Center Volunteers filling and bagging to-go containers for pick-up.
Edna Martin Christian Center Volunteers filling and bagging to-go containers for pick-up. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Edna Martin Christian Center Volunteers filling and bagging to-go containers for pick-up.
Edna Martin Christian Center Volunteers filling and bagging to-go containers for pick-up. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)

Mozel Sanders Foundation

The Mozel Sanders Foundation held their 51st Annual Thanksgiving Dinners project on Thanksgiving Day.  This year there were 16 different locations where anyone would be able to receive a full Thanksgiving meal for free.  The give-a-way was projected to distribute 10,000 meals involving thousands of volunteers.

phaine Sanders helps Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb with his apron.
phaine Sanders helps Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb with his apron. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Stephanie Sanders also assisted Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett with his apron.
Stephanie Sanders also assisted Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett with his apron. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Alda Lavender, Governor Holcomb, Renaird Sanford and Stephine Sanders working with the food containers.
Alda Lavender, Governor Holcomb, Renaird Sanford and Stephine Sanders working with the food containers. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Group photo of this year's Scholarship Winners.
Group photo of this year’s Scholarship Winners. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)

St. Rita Catholic Church & Knicks of Columbus

St. Rita Catholic Church hosted the Knights of Columbus Free Winter Coats Celebration recently for anyone needing some warm garments for adults and children.  St. Rita Youth Director Anita Bardo coordinated the event with several volunteers assisting.  The Knights of Columbus were from Our Lady of Grace Council #9706 in Noblesville.

display of coats.
A display of coats and winter apparel available to those in need during the Thanksgiving 2024 holiday weekend. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Taylor Hinton, Marissa Scott and Markas Scott and K of C representative Jim Mangan enjoying their new coats.
Taylor Hinton, Marissa Scott and Markas Scott and K of C representative Jim Mangan enjoying their new coats. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Preston Williams and Anita Bardo
Preston Williams and Anita Bardo. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)
Group photo - l-r - Markas Scott, Bob Neac, K of C Rep, Nydia Collins, Jordan Olarewaju, Preston Williams and Jim Mangan, K oc Rep
Group photo – l-r – Markas Scott, Bob Neac, K of C Rep, Nydia Collins, Jordan Olarewaju, Preston Williams and Jim Mangan, K oc Rep. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)

This gallery was compiled by Multi-media & senior senior sports reporter Noral Parham III. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on X @3Noral. For more news, click here.

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