The Daisie Foundation and the Houston Police Department-Greater Houston Police Activities League host their annual Holiday Magic event to surprise over 500 students.
The Daisie Foundation (DF) exists to empower women and children in underserved communities. Since its founding in 2016, DF has dedicated its time providing opportunities to Chicago, Milwaukee, and Houston neighborhoods in need of support, guidance, and ultimately love. The work is rooted in random acts of kindness. Houston Police Department/GHPAL actively recruits youth ages 8-18 and adult volunteers to participate in athletic, educational and mentoring activities. They are committed to a mission of reducing juvenile crime and violence.
This holiday season, DF and GHPAL-Houston Police Department will carry out their 3rd annual Holiday Magic event in Houston at Young Elementary School on December 5th, 2023. The event will consist of surprising 500 deserving students with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, gift giving with help from the elves, and a holiday-themed dance party! Dominos will be providing lunch for all students. Gatlin’s Fins and Gatlin’s BBQ will also be honoring 80 teachers and staffers with a special catered luncheon. By the end of the holiday season, DF will have surprised 2,200 students and 420 teachers and staffers throughout Houston, Chicago, and Milwaukee.
Here’s what Principal Sandee Davis of Osborne Elementary School had to say about last year’s event: “The Sponsors and Special Guests set a true example of graciousness with their generous donation’s, gifts, food, and fun to each of our students and staff members. Your loving spirit and thoughtfulness to the Osborne Family was the missing piece that we needed to brighten our Holiday Spirits.”
Sponsors for this year’s event include: Dominos Pizza, Houston Astros, Post Oak Hotel, Reliant, Houston Police Credit Union, Abbvie, Gatlin’s Fins &Feathers, Gatlin’s BBQ, Albemarle, Shiraleah, Pink Pewter, Raising Canes, Benefit Cosmetics, Wantable, Visible Changes, Lite Marquee, and Daisie Project.
Schedule
- Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
- Event: Holiday Magic in Houston
- Location: Young Elementary School, 3555 Bellfort Avenue, Houston
- Hosted by: KHOU Anchors Mia Gradney, and Len Cannon
- Special Guests: Mayor Sylvester Turner, Paul Wall, and Bun B
About The Daisie Foundation
Making their mark in Chicago since 2016, DF is a nationally recognized organization whose mission lies in empowering women and children in overlooked communities by providing ongoing opportunities to succeed and access to resources. Their work is rooted in random acts of kindness that, over the years, have impacted 3,700 mothers and 8,900 students and counting. In December of 2020, DF expanded their efforts to women and children in Houston, TX, which shares many of the same economic and social challenges in its communities.
About Greater Houston Police Activities League-Houston Police Department
The Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) is a youth engagement program sponsored by the Houston Police Department. Our mission is to reduce juvenile violence and crime through relational policing by building trusting relationships between youth, law enforcement and the community. GHPAL utilizes educational, athletic, and recreational activities to help create trust and understanding between police officers and youth by bringing them together in a fun and active environment. All youth are provided access to free GHPAL programs throughout the calendar year. Youth are referred to GHPAL through schools, city park personnel and outside agency recreation centers.
