COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — A Colonial Heights nonprofit that nearly canceled its Christmas gift giveaway just a week ago successfully provided presents to dozens of children, thanks to last-minute community support.
The Brandon Robertson Foundation Against Gun Violence, led by DJ Jermaine Robertson, recently hosted its annual Christmas event where children could select unwrapped gifts.
“To witness all these kids smiling from ear to ear,” Robertson said. “A lot of kids thought they were going to get one or two gifts, they went out here with a handful of gifts.”
However, the event almost didn’t happen. Robertson said his usual donors didn’t step up this year, leaving him uncertain about the foundation’s ability to provide gifts…