Seventeen Veterans from Quest Veterans Village, Park Vista, and the Leonard House (Transitional Program) received multi-day food supplies and enjoyed a Chick-fil-A breakfast while engaging with Tara Santee, Director of Strategic Impact at Living Invigorating Valuable Experiences, Pamelle Fleming from TJFACT, Derrick Gervin, Ph.D., from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC, and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Quest Cares - Veteran Case Manager Ms. Janet Edwards spearheaded this collaborative event with TJFACT, in partnership with Westside Future Fund, to distribute meals and warm-weather essentials to Veterans in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Case Managers and amazing Community Partners for their unwavering support of our Veterans in need. - Janet Edwards, Quest Cares Veteran Case manager
This three-day event involved careful planning, from organizing the menu and stocking supplies to ensuring our clients received what they needed most: warmth, nourishment, and a joyful holiday experience.
Gift bags for our Veterans included warm blankets, gloves, and holiday food supplies that included: turkey breast, stuffing, mac and cheese, mashed and sweet potatoes, green beans, Hawaiian rolls, bottled water, lemonade, and apple pie.
We are deeply grateful to our dedicated case managers and amazing community partners for organizing this remarkable three-day event, ensuring our Veterans enjoyed a warm and joyful holiday season.