U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Rose Perez Soto, a Soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Sustainment Brigade, delivers donated gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia, community experiencing financial hardship this holiday season at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec. 14, 2022. Over several weeks, the Soldiers gathered more than 300 donated gifts to deliver to families in need. Leaders of the 3rd DSB stated that Soldiers getting involved in the community ensures that they will excel, feel a sense of belonging, and build successful lives in the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)
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Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Sustainment Brigade and the Army Field Support Battalion helped deliver donated gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia, community that are experiencing financial hardship this holiday season at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec. 14, 2022. This is the fourth year that Soldiers and Liberty County have partnered up to hand out gifts to families.
U.S. Army Pfc. Keyonda Williams, a Soldier assigned to 90th Human Resources Company, Sustainment Troops Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, delivers donated gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia, community at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec. 14, 2022. Over 60 Soldiers from 3rd DSB and Army Field Support Battalion donated more than 300 gifts to children of 40 families that are struggling financially this holiday season. This is the fourth year that the 3rd DSB Soldiers and Liberty County Schools have partnered up to donate gifts for the holidays.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)
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“Today is a great day, the fourth one in a row to celebrate and take care of families,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Denice Malave, the command sergeant major of the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade. “We are truly grateful for the opportunity to give back to a community that supports us.”
Over the last few weeks, over 60 Soldiers from across 3rd DSB and AFSB collected more than 300 gifts to donate to 40 families.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Trenton Ingram, a Soldier assigned to 90th Human Resources Company, Sustainment Troops Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, passes out gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia community experiencing financial hardship this holiday season at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec. 14, 2022. This is the fourth year that Soldiers and Liberty County have partnered up to collect and donate gifts to families in Hinesville experiencing financial hardship. The 3rd DSB cites its greatest asset are the Soldiers and leaders that are ready to support national defense, complete their mission and return home safely. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)
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“I have been lucky enough to have had help from the board of education,” said Joshuela Boston, who was the first to pick up the gift-wrapped toys and said she has four children. “The Soldiers that I have met have always been nice, holding doors and just being kind.”
A Soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Sustainment Brigade delivers donated gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia, community that are experiencing financial hardship this holiday season at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec.14, 2022. Over 60 Soldiers from 3rd DSB and Army Field Support Battalion donated more than 300 gifts to 40 families this holiday season. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)
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According to the organization’s website, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. The EHCY gives financially struggling families in Hinesville the education that children and youth need. When it gets close to the holidays, names of families are selected and given to service members willing to give back to their community.
Sgt. Crystal Smith, a Soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Sustainment Brigade, delivers donated gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia, community experiencing financial hardship this holiday season at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec. 14, 2022. Smith brought her two young children with her to set the example for them on the importance of giving back to the community. Leaders of the 3rd DSB believe that Soldiers involved in the community will excel, feel a sense of belonging and build successful lives in the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)
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Each member receives a name and a child’s wish list to fulfill. With the EHCY Act helping fund supplies and educational opportunities for children, the Soldiers do their part by providing presents to the families who may not be able to afford much.
Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Sustainment Brigade, the Army Field Support Battalion and members of the Liberty County Board of Education staff pose for a photo during the delivery of donated gifts to families in the Hinesville, Georgia, community experiencing financial hardship this holiday season at the Liberty County Board of Education office on Dec. 14, 2022. This is the fourth year that Soldiers and Liberty County have partnered up to deliver gifts. Over 60 Soldiers from 3rd DSB and AFSB donated more than 300 gifts to 40 families. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)
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“As a service member, I had to jump at the opportunity to give back to a community that I am a part of,” said Sgt. Deravious Williams, a local resident of Hinesville even before joining the Army. “These are my people. They support us so I want to help support them.”
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