Dear Editor,

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for another successful “Meeting in the Park” toy drive. Saturday, December 17, the Hinesville community came together at Stafford Pavilion to benefit those in need in our community.

This was another amazing event. The outpouring of support from the generous members in our community was overwhelming. The continued success of this toy drive shows the true spirit of community and Christmas.

Hinesville, I feel so blessed to be a part of a community that cares so deeply about its children and families. We served 48 families and 193 children. We are looking forward to what 2023 brings!

I would like to personally thank the following 2022 generous donors: T. Cordero P. Simonton Hall Family P. Howard N. Osteen T. Long C. Dryden L. Moses L. Darden K. Jemison L. Bolton Jeffcoat Family Mr. Lee T. Sikes Liberty Co. Sheriff ’s Office R. Lewis N. Moore “Al the Man” D. Cliff D. Reid Navy Federal Credit Union K. Jenkins K. Riles V. Jones R. Arnold T. Dinkins Underwood Family Mayor Brown K. Haynes Chief Kitchings J. Wheeler S. Eichorn K. Ryon Fowler Family B. Withers L. Thomas L. Gilroy Morgan Family Full Gospel Church Family D. Jackson HFD M. Kitchens LCRD Sigma Chapter of Kappa Lambda CHI Military Fraternity Again, thank you to all who donated and made this “Meeting in the Park” toy drive possible for our community in 2022. Have a happy and prosperous New Year, and I look forward to working with each of you again in 2023!

Vicky Nelson, Hinesville City Council, District 3