The INSIDER - 2021 Year End Edition

GIVING BACK: A HOLIDAY TRADITION

As one of Texas College’s six core values, community service was at the forefront of this holiday season. With three separate initiatives, Texas College students successfully served over 1,000 individuals in need for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

THANKSGIVING MEAL GIVEAWAY

Texas College students pass out full Thanksgiving meals in a drive-through process on campus.

On Thursday, November 18, Texas College students provided 150 full Thanksgiving meals to local Tyler families. Made possible through the generosity of alumna Ms. Evelyn Dickerson and two former Dallas Cowboys Mr. Eugene Lockhart and Mr. Greg Ellis, Texas College was able to ease the financial burden of the holiday by giving away a turkey and all of the traditional sides that comprise a full Thanksgiving meal. Coordinated by Mr. Isaac Williams, Dean of Students, the community service initiative made the meals available for pickup at the College’s campus with a drive - through process. For individuals unable to leave their homes, Texas College students delivered the meals directly to their front doors.

Pictured left: 1. Texas College students gather for a photo with Ms. Evelyn Dickerson, Mr. Eugene Lockhart, Mr. Greg Ellis, and Mr. Isaac Williams. 2. Students load a van to deliver the Thanksgiving meals. 3. Students deliver the meals to a recipient’s door.

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