On Tuesday, the Staten Island FerryHawks, in partnership with the Staten Island-based non-profit Children’s Literacy Society (CLS), opened the doors of Staten Island University Hospital Community Park to their local community for its first ever Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Event.
Staff and volunteers from the FerryHawks and CLS, along with special guest Frankie the FerryHawk, handed out over 150 Thanksgiving turkeys to families from local schools PS 84, PS 78, PS 74, PS 65, PS 18 and the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island.
“Along with our staff and the leadership team from the Children’s Literacy Society, we designed this event with the goal to ensure that the families of our community will have a Happy Thanksgiving with plenty of food on the table,” said Gary Perone, Executive Vice President / General Manger Staten Island FerryHawks.
The Children’s Literacy was founded by Sofia Diggs and Lucille Belyayev. Sofia is the sister of Wu-Tang Clan founding member, RZA.
This past season the FerryHawks began our relationship by working with CLS and RZA on our successful Shaolin Hawks Night. RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan participated in coming out to support CLS and the Jerseys worn on field which were auctioned off to benefit the Children’s Literacy Society.
“On behalf of the Children’s Literacy Society we are delighted to team up with the Staten Island FerryHawks this holiday season for this special event to provide turkeys to support the schools and families on Staten Island and throughout the 5 Boroughs” said Sophia Diggs, Co-Founder Children’s Literacy Society.
“In the spirit of giving thanks for what we have, and to share that abundance with those less fortunate in our community, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with CLS to give back to families of local school communities in a meaningful way this Thanksgiving,” added Flynn Ferguson, VP for Community Engagement Staten Island FerryHawks.
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