A Robstown nonprofit brought the community together Tuesday night for a Thanksgiving dinner that served as both a celebration and a preview of the support services coming to the area.
Robstown Young Futures hosted approximately 170 people for a traditional Thanksgiving meal at their facility, which will officially open to the community after the New Year. The event showcased the mission to support families and uplift local youth.
Robstown Young Futures hosts community Thanksgiving dinner
“Letting them know that Robstown Young Futures is a safe space not only for the kids but for the parents and for families as a whole to come in and feel welcomed,” said Emalee Hernandez, marketing director for Robstown Young Futures.
The dinner drew families from across the community, many of whom expressed gratitude for the gathering and the support it represents. Gilbert Rodriguez, a Robstown neighbor, appreciated both the immediate impact and future possibilities the organization offers…