Post by jag11 on Nov 27, 2010 8:19:14 GMT -5
Celebs Celebrate Thanksgiving 2010 By Feeding The Hungry
Kirk Douglas and some of his celebrity friends made their way to Skid Row here in downtown Los Angeles yesterday to serve Thanksgiving meals to the thousands of homeless and needy people in the area. Kirk and his wife Anne have been leading the feed the hungry charge each holiday season and this were were joined by actors Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless), Blair Underwood (The Event), John Schneider (Nip/Tuck, Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard), Brandon Molale as well as local government dignitaries Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Police Chief Charlie Beck and many, many more. Here are a few photos and some deets from yesterday's event:
abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=7808489
Celebrities and political leaders volunteered on Wednesday in downtown L.A., where thousands of people turned out for the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Los Angeles Mission. Officials said they expected to serve 3,500 meals by the end of the day. "I think we're all on this planet together as a community, and to whom much is given, much is expected," said "Grey's Anatomy" actress Sarah Drew. "I've been given a lot in my life, and I think it's really important for me to give back." Actor Kurt Douglas and his wife Anne have been volunteering at the event for years, saying it's a way for them to give back to the community. The celebrity couple says they've seen an increase in the number of people on Skid Row … "We who are not homeless, we always get together on Thanksgiving with our families, but we don't ever want to forget that those are families out there who don't have homes, but they're still families, and we want to see them happy and be together," he said. With the economy in bad shape, the Los Angeles Mission is seeing a lot more families in need of help. "We continue to see more people than ever. We're seeing a different face of homelessness, many who are maybe not on the streets, but living in someone's basement, garage, maybe in their car," said Herb Smith of the Los Angeles Mission. Meals were served until 3 p.m.
It is so easy to forget that there are countless people in need on a day like today when many of us are overwhelmed with family, friends and good eats. I, personally, am thankful today for the many folks who give so generously of their time and energy to help brighten up the lives of so many people in need all around the world … not just on Thanksgiving or Xmas but each and every day. Unfortunately, the people who need help far outnumber those who are willing to give back but as long as there are generous people in the world, there is hope that things can get better. No matter where you are in the world today, whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, please take some time to be thankful for all the blessings in your lives. My personal thanks goes out to the people pictured here at the LA Mission yesterday and all the unsung people around the world who are also giving back this holiday season
Kirk Douglas and some of his celebrity friends made their way to Skid Row here in downtown Los Angeles yesterday to serve Thanksgiving meals to the thousands of homeless and needy people in the area. Kirk and his wife Anne have been leading the feed the hungry charge each holiday season and this were were joined by actors Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless), Blair Underwood (The Event), John Schneider (Nip/Tuck, Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard), Brandon Molale as well as local government dignitaries Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Police Chief Charlie Beck and many, many more. Here are a few photos and some deets from yesterday's event:
abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=7808489
Celebrities and political leaders volunteered on Wednesday in downtown L.A., where thousands of people turned out for the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Los Angeles Mission. Officials said they expected to serve 3,500 meals by the end of the day. "I think we're all on this planet together as a community, and to whom much is given, much is expected," said "Grey's Anatomy" actress Sarah Drew. "I've been given a lot in my life, and I think it's really important for me to give back." Actor Kurt Douglas and his wife Anne have been volunteering at the event for years, saying it's a way for them to give back to the community. The celebrity couple says they've seen an increase in the number of people on Skid Row … "We who are not homeless, we always get together on Thanksgiving with our families, but we don't ever want to forget that those are families out there who don't have homes, but they're still families, and we want to see them happy and be together," he said. With the economy in bad shape, the Los Angeles Mission is seeing a lot more families in need of help. "We continue to see more people than ever. We're seeing a different face of homelessness, many who are maybe not on the streets, but living in someone's basement, garage, maybe in their car," said Herb Smith of the Los Angeles Mission. Meals were served until 3 p.m.
It is so easy to forget that there are countless people in need on a day like today when many of us are overwhelmed with family, friends and good eats. I, personally, am thankful today for the many folks who give so generously of their time and energy to help brighten up the lives of so many people in need all around the world … not just on Thanksgiving or Xmas but each and every day. Unfortunately, the people who need help far outnumber those who are willing to give back but as long as there are generous people in the world, there is hope that things can get better. No matter where you are in the world today, whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, please take some time to be thankful for all the blessings in your lives. My personal thanks goes out to the people pictured here at the LA Mission yesterday and all the unsung people around the world who are also giving back this holiday season