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and toys, and they were given gift certificates for new clothes and shoes, as well as govern- ment services information, haircuts, and even family portraits. "In the afternoon, a full Thanksgiving lunch was served, and everyone was sent home with leftovers and canned goods," the release notes. "All services and items were free to the children and their families." "These beautiful young children from our community deserve every ounce of support we can offer," said Redeemer Senior Warden Jody Maxwell in the release. "Education is the foundation for everything they will pur- sue and achieve throughout their lives; it's vitally important that they have the basics to get them off to the best start possible as they head back for another school year. Our parish is deeply honored and grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with so many medical professionals and caring businesses and organizations who made this year's Day of Hope possible." Food, supplies, gift cards, gift items, on-site information services and medical services and care "were generously donated" by local businesses, medical personnel and organiza- tions, the release continues: Direct Energy Services, Publix, Bealls, Payless, First Federal Sarasota, Oasis Café, Big Apple Market, Hope Kids, Barbara Banks Photography, Maria Lyle Young Redeemer parishioners Millie Menke and Annie Pollard helped Day of Hope children and their families stay cool by serving up flavored ice cones. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader August 8 & 15, 2014 Page 72