Celebrities Spread Hope Nationwide Through Holiday Giving Efforts
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As the year draws to a close, an increasing number of well-known celebrities are shifting their focus to service by leveraging their platforms, resources and personal journeys to help their communities during the holiday season.
This year's holiday charity, from Latto's hometown gatherings to extensive toy drives, food drives and educational efforts, symbolizes a broader shift: celebrities are creating legacies rather than merely celebrating.
Latto Gives Back in Clayton City
Rapper Latto from Atlanta has made her yearly Christmas in Clayco event an essential part of her charitable endeavors. Through her Win Some Give Some charity, she gave more than $500,000 worth of presents to families in Clayton County, Ga., for the third consecutive year. This initiative has become a very important time of year for Latto, the community and entertainment. Let’s see what she’ll do this year, in 2025, for Clayton.
Angela Simmons Helps Feed 1,000 NYCHA Families
A Thanksgiving of Hope was started in New York City in 2002. This year, Angela Simmons is collaborating with Share4Life through her nonprofit, Angela's Angels Foundation. The program is giving groceries and Thanksgiving necessities to underprivileged homes with the goal of feeding 1,000 NYCHA families.
Simmons used her position to raise awareness of hunger relief and the value of group care during the season while surrounded by volunteers and families. Her incident demonstrated the warmth of unity and the extent to which compassion can be magnified by a public figure.
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Coi Leray’s Camp Courage Hosts its Turkey Drive
Through Camp Courage, her nonprofit organization devoted to uplifting people in inner-city areas, artist and mother Coi Leray continues to grow her community-centered initiatives. In order to assist campers in overcoming obstacles and realizing their full potential, Camp Courage places a strong emphasis on diversity, emotional support and mentorship.
On Nov. 24 at Carver Park in Hackensack, N.J., Camp Courage held its inaugural Annual Turkey Drive on Thanksgiving, providing holiday meals and connections to underprivileged families. For many guests, the drive symbolized more than just food; it was a time of acceptance, community and hope.
Anthony Anderson Returns Home
Through his Harvest of Hope Event in Compton, Calif., this past weekend, actor Anthony Anderson contributed to the season's spirit of service on the West Coast. Anderson has consistently stated that he is "just a kid from Compton," showing his pride in his hometown.
He went back home this year to give back to the neighborhood that helped mold him. Anderson reflected on his own background on ABC7, saying that his family used to depend on holiday help, so it is very meaningful to be able to support others now.
His Harvest of Hope event, which was supported by neighborhood partners, gave food, resources and support to families around Compton, demonstrating how giving back frequently comes full circle.
These celebrities are converting the holiday season nationwide into a movement of collective care rather than just a time for celebration. Their initiatives demonstrate how public influence can be utilized to spread happiness, meet community needs and spur long-lasting change, whether it is through food distribution, gift-giving or the creation of empowerment spaces. The holiday season becomes more important for those who donate, as well as brighter for those who receive it, as more entertainers embrace philanthropy.
