Relief drive to be held in Acres Home for families impacted by COVID, winter storm
Written by Vibe Houston Staff on March 8, 2021
Local non-profits have joined the Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Group Eagles Prevail and the New Spirit of Life Missionary Baptist Church, alongside Pastor C.W. Gaines, to provide immediate relief to those who are still suffering from the winter storm and financial burdens caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Booker T. Washington alumni Dr. Lakeisha Menifee, owner of “Stem Up With Dr. KiKi,” LaZena Barrett, owner of “The Plug Organization,” and Lloyd Lindley Jr. of the L.A.M.P. (Living A Meaningful Purpose) spearheaded the much-needed relief drive in an effort to reach those who are often overlooked in the Acres Home community.
“Independence Heights and Acres Home are often overlooked despite the fact that most families and individuals do not have access to the resources they need to maintain their dignity while experiencing hardships,” said Dr. KiKi. “There is a need to build sustainable communities on the Northside of Houston and we want to do our part to raise awareness of community needs.”
The event is sponsored by the Houston Food Bank, the Office of State Representative Jarvis Johnson and Nico Mathews of M&M Consulting Strategies.
Those in need will be provided with PPE and other safety supplies, hot meals, care packs, cases of water, and other resources.
“Families and individuals were not prepared to weather the storm. We must take responsibility because there is an urgent need to support families and individuals who were affected,” said Lindley.
The event will be held Thursday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Spirit of Life Missionary Baptist Church.
