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17NOVEMBER 2015BODY OF CHRIST NEWS Daddy Bruce Randolph Charity In Jeopardy There is no time of the year that I love most than the holiday sea- son. I love the warm feelings I get inside thinking about spending time with my family wearing cozy sweat- ers hot cocoa and Netflix and last but not least gathering around the table and giving thanks for all that we have. Im sure I am not the only person who relishes in these holiday rituals -- in fact there are numerous corpo- rations and organizations that pride themselves on the gift of giving dur- ing the holidays to help make these rituals possible. However other major charitable efforts may unfortunately come to an end. This holiday season might be a little different for families in Denver who have been the beneficiaries of a Thanksgiving giveaway for more than 50 years. According toFox 31 News The huge Thanksgiving food giveaway started by Daddy Bruce Randolph is in jeopardy after 51 years of helping families in need. Randolph died in 1994 at the age of 94. The Feed-a-Family organization has taken amajorloss of 200000 from one of its sponsors that helps fund their program which costs a total of 275000. This sponsors removal of funds has resulted in the potential end of their 50 year run. This program is a huge support to the Denver community giving over 5000 families 40-45 pounds of food every Thanksgiving.This program is well- known to this community and has even participated in giving for other holidays throughout the year. Mr. Randolph is theoriginal creatorof this program and served his com- munity in life and continues to serve in his death it would be communal travesty to see thousands of families go without this Thanksgiving. I have and still do volunteer work in Denver particularly with Families Against Violent Acts because that is my home that is where my family is and there are communities in Denver that I know need the assistance. I admire individuals who donate over- seas and give to foundations that help across the globe. But I also give admiration to those who support and give back to their home the places and people that have supported you and your dreams in life. It is nice to give outward but you cant do much outwardly when your own backyard isnt kept up. I aspire to reach people on a global level and that is and probably will forever be a dream that I will chase but I will never lose sight of the need that is at home and the assistance that I can give at home. I understand there are different cir- cumstances for everyone and their communities but this is an idea that I wish all people would recognize. I have faith in the Feed-a-Family organization and I hope that this year isnt the end of an extraordinary program that has given hope and support to the community for such a long time. This holiday season and in the years to come I challenge you to give back to your communities in whatever way possible. The holiday season is a hard time for individu- als and families and what better way to show support than to pay it forward. You might not be able to donate 200000 but every little bit counts. We can all do something.I know a lot of us are for someone to donate something to our own indi- vidual funds but sometimes you have to give to receive or just give because you saw a need. Isnt that what the holidays are about any- ways Giving and being thankful So please give because programs like these are golden treasures that we have to keep up and in your giving be thankful that you even have the means to give anything at all. Chynna Fayne By Chynna Fayne It Takes A Village The saying it takes a village to raise a child is never so true. But more than that you also need the presence of God in their lives. Selva Jones knew that when raising her son as a single parent. She had divorced her husband and found strength in God her pastor and family members to help raise her son. And he turned out to be an out- standing young man. He was the starting running back for the Air Force Academys football team where he graduated in 2012. He is now serving his country as part of the National Air Force stationed in Florida. Someone said a woman cant raise a boy to become a man. But Jones turned that around and made sure of the kind of man her son turned out to be. She was there for him during those some- time difficult adolescent years attended every track and football game. But she also had help from her brothers and pastor back in Kansas City Mo. My sisters husband would mentor him in football. And my pastor talked to him a lot and mentor him. He got him involved in things around the church youth ministry cutting the grass on church grounds and shoveling snow. So my son really looked up to my pastor Jones explained. She also contributes her sons success to the fact that he attend a private all boys school where the young men had to dress in uniform of tacky pants and dress shirts with collars. Kansas City was really bad when it came to education. So you had to seek other avenues for your children. The state at one point even had their accreditation taken away because of low scores she said. So I feel blessed that my son was always willing to do what it took to make it easier for me. And hes still like that. When God has anointed and appointed you you set the foundation and God helps you build from that. Jones left Kansas City and moved to Denver in 2009. She originally came to take care of her mother Jacquelyn Burton. However she had been success- ful in using the talents God gave her by building her own founda- tion as owner of Selva Beauty Barber and Nail Spa located off 6th Avenue in Aurora. I enjoy doing exotic funny and sassy short hair styles. I like to create Jones said. While her son mother and fam- ily are important God remains number one in Jones life. She is a current member of Restoration Christian Fellowship Church. One thing I have learned from knowing God and obedience is that there are a plethora of bless- ings that come when you are obe- dient Jones expresses. Selva Beauty Barber Nail Spa is at 15630 E. 6th Ave. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments can be made and walk-ins wel- comed. The hair salons number is 303479-4926. Body of Christ News COMMUNITY Selva Jones son Steve Jones Someone said a woman cant raise a boy to become a man. But Jones turned that around and made sure of the kind of man her son turned out to be. This holiday season and in the years to come I challenge you to give back to your communities in whatever way possible. TO DONATE PLEASE VIST www.epworthfoundation.org ccPayment_fixedSvcEF.html CHARITY