500 toys were distributed to children in the community

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL — Every child deserves a merry and bright holiday! With that message in mind, the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) recently hosted their Annual Toy Drive at the JTCHS Dr. Fatima Zafar Center in Liberty City.

During the event, which was held in a drive-thru format, JTCHF gave away around 500 toys to children in need.  Adding extra excitement and joy to the event, President and CEO of JTCHS, Ryan R. Hawkins, dressed as Santa Claus. Children were delighted to see Santa greeting them and handing out toys. Furthermore, they enjoyed a festive atmosphere with popcorn, cotton candy, and a raffle, where a dozen bicycles were awarded to lucky participants.

“This is such a special time of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring holiday cheer to dozens of families,” said Sherwood DuBose, chairman of Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation’s Board of Directors. “We want to ensure that the children in our communities have a gift this Christmas and a reason to smile during the holidays.”

This year’s annual toy drive was made possible thanks to the generous support of community partners, including the Black Nurses Association, Cloverleaf Chiropractic Clinic, LabCorp, Porto Vita, Toro Pest Control, Toys for Tots, UnitedHealthcare and Walgreens.

About the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation, Inc.

Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation, Inc. (JTCHF), is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) organized in 1985 to promote the provision of medical care, treatment, and health education to the general public and to support Jessie Trice Community Health System’s initiatives to reach the underserved and uninsured population. For more information and to donate, visit www.jtchf.org.

About Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc.

The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. (JTCHS) is one of Miami-Dade County's preeminent federally qualified community health centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, JTCHS is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes but not limited to dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services.  For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org. In addition, to stay connected with news and information about their services and facilities, follow Jessie Trice Community Health System on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram @JessieTriceCHS.

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Photo 1: It’s the season of giving! Recently, the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) hosted their annual toy drive. Pictured here is JTCHS President and CEO, Ryan R. Hawkins, dressed as Santa, handing out toys to participating children.

Photo 2: Recently, the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) hosted their Annual Toy Drive at the JTCHS Dr. Fatima Zafar Center in Liberty City. Pictured here are Sherwood DuBose (left), chairman of JTCHF’s Board of Directors, and Ryan R. Hawkins (right), president and CEO of JTCHS.

Photo 3: Recently, the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) hosted their annual toy drive. Pictured here is JTCHS Executive Vice President and Chief Dental Officer Dr. Deborah George, one of the dozens of volunteers who helped distribute hundreds of toys to children in need.

Photo 4: Ryan R. Hawkins, president and CEO of Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS), dressed as Santa Claus, and Irene Taylor-Wooten, chair of the JTCHS Board of Directors, are pictured selecting raffle tickets for bikes at the recent toy drive hosted by the JTCHS and the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF). In addition to the bikes, the JTCHS and the JTCHF distributed around 500 toys to children in the community.

Photo 5: Ryan R. Hawkins, president and CEO of Jessie Trice Community Health System, is pictured with twin sisters, winners of two of the bikes raffled during their annual toy drive. Toro Pest Control donated six of the bikes for the event.

Photo 6: The Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) distributed about 500 toys during their annual toy drive. The organization collected toys through generous donations from community partners. The remaining toys were donated to the Miami-Dade Police Department to ensure even more children could experience the magic of the holidays. Pictured are members of the JTCHS executive team and board, alongside members of the Miami-Dade Police.

Photo 7: Dr. Luckner Denord, executive vice president and chief strategy and quality officer of Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS), helps spread holiday cheer during the organization’s annual toy drive. Dozens of volunteers from JTCHS and community partners helped distribute about 500 toys to children in need. 

Photo 8: About 500 toys were distributed to children of all ages during the Annual JTCHF Toy Drive at the JTCHS Dr. Fatima Zafar Center.