THANK YOU!!

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My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who woke me up one morning and gave me this great assignment, who when I questioned Him said, "Just do the work, and I will provide all you will need!"...and He has kept His word!

Without God, I am nothing, but with God, I can do all things through Jesus Christ that strengthens me.  Phil 4:13

Rev. R. L. Rogers, Sr. - For being there for me at a very difficult time in my young adult life, and for his words of wisdom regarding this ministry, which prepared me for the obstacles ahead, kept me focused on the work at hand, and trusting in God no matter the challenges that face me.  

Karolyn Smith - Who encouraged me that the first Thanksgiving outreach meals could happen, and her support in making it happen.

Sherolyn Ridgell - Who assisted me in the beginning and for many years afterwards.  I will never forget our times together driving and crying as we distributed those meals! Thank you for your love, energy, and great effort to those we fed.

Rev. Phillip Daniels - Who never let his disabilities stop him from participating, for his endurance, his wisdom, powerful, powerful prayers, and encouragement to not only myself but to those we fed during those long rides, and the tears we shed together. Thank you for being such a wonderful big brother in Christ!!

Members of Glad Tidings Community Church, Oakland, CA: Rev. Benjamin Sudderth,  Irene Sudderth, Deidre Sudderth, Mother Margie Sudderth, Connie Myles, Polly Evans, Jesse Garrison, Vivian Cook, Melba Brownlee, the children of GTCC, who on various occasions accompanied us during Thanksgiving, Emma Cole, Rev. Lee Erby, Trina Erby, Marise Grimes,  Anita Moore, James Comier, Michael Hill, April Miller, Dwight Fletcher, Frances Fletcher, Mark Gillette, Edie Gillette,  Fred Crawford, Judi Crawford, Lois Davis, Lorraine Watts, Regina Buckley, Betty Cole, Rechard Britton, Elaine Evans, Alain Barfield,  Rev. Charles Robinson, Trina Robinson, all who have either donated food items, participated/attended outings, attended Worship Services in the Park, and/or contributed monetary. 

Joanna Liu, Madeline Pinkard, Oliver and Barbara Petry for their period of monthly support.

Dave Papalias and Sis. Berti Daniels for their 100% support of our 2001 Thanksgiving Outreach ($ 500.00 shopping spree at Safeway in San Francisco, CA).

Members of Greater Cooper AME Zion Church, Oakland, CA: Helen Buie, John Hampton, Virginia Allen, Aundria "Cookie" Colins, Clarice Johnson and Oscar Russell for their contributions at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.

The Way Church, Berkeley, CA, who supported us with the use of their kitchen for our Thanksgiving 2018 outreach efforts.

Other Supporters: Adelaide Moore, Juanita Carter, Candace Hankins, JoAnne Perri, Rev. Glenda Cooper, Laraine Matthews, Brenda Bruessard, George Rico, Ignacio Ortiz, street donations, including those from the homeless wanting to give back and thanks for our efforts.

Current TRA Staff "The New Beginning Staff":  Min. Westley Myles (My husband), Deborah Moorer (My sister), Betty Moorer (My mom), Rolanda Rogers (Rev. Roger's daughter), Angela Williams, Emily Green, Joe Pappaly, Mimi Pappaly, Tim Erickson and Anna Erickson (2020) thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, contributions, sacrifices, and encouragement!