Engineers work with Local organization to spread cheer

Published Dec. 23, 2014
By Senior Airman Jasmine Zielomski
514th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE DIX LAKEHURST --
     For some, the holidays are not the most joyous occasion. There are people who do not have a place to call home or even a cooked
meal to share with family. This dilemma prompted the 514th Airmen's Council to establish a food and clothing drive which took place
from Nov. 1-15.
    "The whole 514th Civil Engineer Squadron came together to donate over 200 pounds of canned goods and clothing," said Senior Airman Jamila Lopez-Daniel, 514th Airmen's Council president.
    The council has been working with the Elijah's Promise organization located in New Brunswick, N.J. Established in 1989, the organization's mission is to help the less fortunate and provide shelter during code blue weather conditions.
    "When the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, we open our doors at night to provide a place for those who need to get out of the harsh winter climate," said Jim Zullo, executive director of Elijah's Promise. "We also provide warm weather clothing."
    Elijah's Promise serves over 100,000 meals a year and is collecting turkeys and gift certificates for families this holiday season.
    The organization accepts donations year round but specifi cally asks for children's clothing and warm weather gear.
    For more information on Elijah's Promise, visit their website: www.elijahspromise.org