BRONX ORGANIZATION EXPANDS OUTREACH TO HELP THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FATAL TWIN PARKS FIRE
At We Achieve, we are always stressing the importance of the community giving back in the wake of the Twin Parks fire.
“We Achieve” dropped off donations of clothing, food, and other items at Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia’s office on Friday.
Founder Raynard Gainey wanted to help a handful of people in the neighborhood. But after the tragic fire, he decided to do even more.
“The goal of the particular program or event was to just clothe 10 people just to ensure people were warm and then this horrible fire happened,” Gainey said. “And I said what better way can I, No. 1, as a human being, No. 2, as a program, do something for the community and give back cause I’ve been in those types of situations I know what it is not to have.”
The “We Achieve” foundation offers mentorship, access to educational help, as well as a safe place for kids to enjoy that will keep them out of trouble.
As we look to close our We Achieve Warmth Winter Apparel Campaign, please give us a moment to share acknowledgments :
- We thank the WAF Board and member community who helped us conceptualize this event. You know who you all are. Thank you!
- We thank our volunteers who supported us with marketing expertise and rolled up their sleeves to warehouse and assemble these donations into curated care packages of winter gear. Dana, Eddie, Nichelle, and the Dean family rocks!
- We thank all our donors who reached into their closets, toy boxes, and bank accounts to support those in our community who are displaced and struggling. Please support Coalition for the Homeless
Our stated goal was to clothe/warm just 10 souls. With your help, we outpaced our goal by 94% with over 150 men women and children outfitted this winter in the worst circumstances. Because of you, we were blessed to be in a position to help. That stated, our work is not done. Please continue to support, donate and volunteer where you can. #weachievefoundation #WAF #WeAchieveWarmth