Countdown to Christmas
Photos by Tevin Stinson and curtesy of Winston-Salem Jaycees Facebook page
The 29th Annual Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade was held on Dec. 7. Parade goers lined Fourth and Liberty streets to see the attractions this year had to offer.
Community leaders, elected officials, high school bands and area beauty contestant winners were all on deck to give the spectators season’s greetings. The holiday parade
is the official start of the Christmas countdown.
Shining Our Light Holiday Celebration continues a legacy of giving
BY TEVIN STINSON
THECHRONICLE
With the holiday
season in full swing, last
weekend the Alana Alston
Family Foundation did its
part to ensure more than
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dozen families will enjoy
the holidays when they
hosted their inaugural
Shining Our Light Holiday
Celebration.
During the event held
at the Hampton Inn &
Suites Downtown, 20
children and their families
were treated to a catered
holiday dinner and gift
giveaway. Children also
had the opportunity
to connect with local
business professionals and
other volunteers, painting,
drawing, and creating
Christmas ornaments.
Yasmeen Alston, founder
of the Alana Alston
Family Foundation, said
the purpose of the holiday
celebration was to create a
sense of family..
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“We want the kids to
able to succeed and
starts at home with
family,” Alston continued.
“Whatever that . family
construct is, the support
comes from the family.
Even if it’s extended
family, having that support
is what motivates kids and
pushes kids to do their best,
be their best and ultimately
become successful.”
Alston said if her sis
ter were alive, the holiday
celebration is exactly the
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Yasmeen Alston, founder of the Alana Alston Family Foundation, wishes to promote
a sense of family with celebration.
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