On Christmas Eve, a smile was easy to come by at East Coast Countertops and Flooring. The only business that was done was making children happy. The owners went to Facebook last month letting people know the kids could visit Santa and get several toys and other goodies back to the community. “We received a lot of donations. People gave us gifts, lots of friends, families and other businesses,” said Ogden. Nadia Perez brought baby Melody with her for the vacation trip. “It’s good because we’ve had a tough year this year so I’m so grateful,” she said. Likewise, Kensandra visited Williams and her three children. “It’s a great community thing. You know, good help as you know that times are tough and it’s just a blessing, ”Williams said. There were frisbees and hula hoops and tons of wrapped presents for under the tree, although some of the children couldn’t wait and just opened them here. Shantell Henderson has four children, two grandchildren, and she says they didn’t get much this year. “The pandemic, there isn’t a lot of work out there,” said Henderson. “My husband has his own business for people and it was just a tough Christmas.” So the friendliness of others is a welcome gift, and the mood is improving this season.
HOLLY HILL, Florida –
On Christmas Eve, a smile was easy to come by at East Coast Countertops and Flooring.
The only thing that was done was to make children happy. The owners went on Facebook last month to let people know the kids could visit Santa and get several toys and other goodies.
Chuck Ogden in a gold Santa suit so as not to compete with the guy in red says it’s a way to give back to the community.
“We received a lot of donations. People gave us gifts, lots of friends, families and other businesses,” said Ogden.
Nadia Perez brought baby Melody with her for the vacation trip.
“It’s good because we’ve had a tough year this year, that’s why I’m so grateful,” she said.
Likewise, Kensandra visited Williams and her three children.
“It’s a great thing from the community. You know, a great help as you know that there are tough times and it’s just a blessing,” said Williams.
There were frisbees and hula hoops and tons of wrapped presents for under the tree, although some of the children couldn’t wait and just opened them here.
Shantell Henderson has four children, two grandchildren, and she says they haven’t gotten much this year.
“The pandemic, there isn’t a lot of work out there,” said Henderson. “For guys, my husband owns his own business and it’s just been a tough Christmas.”
So the kindness of others is a welcome gift, the mood is improving this season.
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