Posted on 07/25/2015 6:29:18 PM PDT by Second Amendment First
FERGUSON • Tiahesia Palmer was checking out some of the free services, but her son wanted a haircut.
So the Ferguson resident signed up Isiah, 7, to get his head shaved at the haircut tent at Saturday’s “Day of Hope.” He took off his ballcap and sat silently while a woman with the Elaine Steven Beauty College cleaned up around his ears.
Palmer smiled. Wearing an “I-heart-FERG” T-shirt, she was happy that her community had attracted the event.
Hundreds attended the festivities at Forestwood Park in Ferguson to receive free goods and services. The city and about 40 local churches, other agencies and Convoy of Hope, a Springfield, Mo.-based organization, coordinated the event.
About 600 volunteers signed up to help. They distributed more than 1,000 pairs of shoes, 5,000 bags of groceries and 10,000 bottles of water. Peppy volunteers said, “Good morning,” and asked, “How are you?” as part of an effort to offer residents a stress-free day.
The family-friendly event follows a year of stress in Ferguson, following the fatal shooting Aug. 9 of Michael Brown Jr. by a police officer. Protesters continue to call for the resignation of Mayor James Knowles III after a recall effort failed in June. A new interim police chief was announced last week, after the city’s chief resigned in March in the wake of a scathing report by the Department of Justice.
With red-and-white striped tents, Saturday’s event had a carnival-like atmosphere. Music played while kids jumped in a bounce house and threw balls at jugs.
Attendees were treated to a variety of complimentary services, including giveaways, health screenings and job services. There was even a free lunch: hot dogs with pepper jack cheese, chips and a drink.
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I’m such a sucker. I spent 15 bucks on a haircut today.
My haircuts cost $10. Everyone says I overpay.
I’m ok with all that if they want to sponsor via the community, churches, businesses etc.. Just dont force the taxpayers to foot any of the bill. otherwise have at it..
Hey Fergutards...perhaps not burning down your town over some thuggish, cop-attacking, dirtbag criminal might be the wiser bet next time.
Just by a clipper at wallmart.. Put it #2 and buzz away.
the blues
by typo should have been buy.
as part of an effort to offer residents a stress-free day.
Oh ISNT THAT just Ever So Special though??
when I gets My Strezz Free Day at??
I always tip the barber.
Same here. I always tip $5.
Even my idiot son knows better than to reward his child with stuff after a tantrum. The older generation of blacks knew struggle and took nothing for granted, and when given the opportunity, often succeeded in whatever endeavor they applied themselves to. Enter lazy parent LBJ and his new-new deal, and we have the resultant spoiled generation of gibbmedat children.
I just hand my barber a 20. She’s good looking, pleasant and does a good job. She’s married to one of my employee’s.
Free Swisher Sweets for everyone!
They expect it to be free...
You Are 110% Right!
I thought they already got free shoes? Whatca riot!
WHAT "scathing report"?
The one that said that there was no reason to indict officer Wilson?
Or the "too many moving violations issued"?
You know, because Ferguson being such a hell-hole there aren't enough taxpayers to support city services?
Fergusonites REALLY need some introspection here.
Exactly WHY would there not be any sort of tax base?
Sure hope they didn’t serve those hotdogs on white buns.
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