As the first full week of summer begins, kids in the small city of Gregory have something to look forward to beyond school vacation, thanks to a community-driven initiative focused on fun, learning and local pride.
This week, the Gregory Independent Volunteer Establishment, better known as G.I.V.E., is hosting its annual “Summer in the Park” event at Our Children’s Park. The free program, located at 514 S. Gregory street runs Tuesday, June 24 through Friday, June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. It offers activities for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Founded more than a decade ago by longtime resident Sylvia Ochoa, G.I.V.E. aims to uplift the community through volunteer-led projects.
“Gregory citizens are very happy to live here, and we just want to show it off more,” said Ochoa, who started the nonprofit over 12 years ago…