'Humbling and heartwarming' donation brings Thanksgiving dinner to Windsor transitional home
CBC
Thanks to a recent donation, residents at Hand in Hand Support — a transitional home in Windsor for those battling addiction — were able to gather like a family for a Thanksgiving meal on Monday.
The turkeys, ham and all the fixings were donated by a local resident, Sam Sinjari.
"It may not seem like it's a big deal for some people, but that was huge for us," said intake co-ordinator and resident Matthew Peters, who is in recovery himself.
"Just knowing that there's supports like that in the community that are willing to not only help us, but to just be a part of this organization, it's extremely humbling and heartwarming."
Elizabeth Geddes, executive president of the board, said that when Sinjari approached the organization with his donation, she mentioned that they didn't have anywhere to store the food. Then Sinjari came through and provided a freezer for the organization.
Hand in Hand Support was "blessed" to receive the donations, she said.
"Nutrition is a really big part when you're in recovery, and to be able to give our clients a safe place that's sober, we connect them with services, and to be able to have a hot meal, as well as a fellowship, is what this is all about," she said.
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