Sweet Alice Harris, 91, Continues Decades-Long Thanksgiving Giveaway Tradition in Watts

Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway

• 💡 At 91 years old, "Sweet Alice" Harris, a legend in Watts, continues her decades-long tradition of hosting a Thanksgiving giveaway.
• 🎯 The event, organized by Alice and her group "Parents of Watts," aims to ensure families have a good dinner on Thanksgiving.
• ⏰ Alice wakes up as early as 4:00 AM to prepare for the 9:00 AM turkey giveaway.

Community Impact and Motivation

• 💖 Alice's motivation stems from the happiness she brings to families, ensuring children are well-fed and can focus at school.
• 👏 She expresses joy in seeing people happy and well-fed, emphasizing the positive impact on the community.

Beyond Thanksgiving: Christmas Giveaways

• 🚀 Sweet Alice has no plans to retire and is already preparing for a Christmas giveaway.
• 🎁 She is collecting donations to purchase 300-400 bicycles for children, with a giveaway planned around December 15th.

Scale of the Giveaway

• 🦃 Hundreds of turkeys are given away, with 660 delivered for this year's event.
• 💰 In addition to turkeys, the giveaway includes gift cards, with Alice having purchased $10,000 worth of 400 gift cards.
• 👕 Clothes are also distributed to those in need within the Watts community.

Dedication and Future Plans

• ✅ Alice is committed to continuing her community service, planning to be back next year and for Christmas giveaways.
• 🌟 Her dedication and the significant impact she has on the Watts community are highlighted throughout the report.