WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — Not everyone gets to experience Christmas moments with family and loved ones, but a personal trainer wants to ensure the Washington, D.C. homeless community does.
“So what’s the best gift you can give to others, that’s a smile on their face on Christmas Day,” said Nathaniel Squall, also known as “Nate,” owner of Bodied by Nate.
For the past five years on Christmas, Squall, his wife Tierra, his mentees and volunteers come together to serve the unhoused community with their “Grace in Giving” Christmas drive.
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“I just want them to feel joy. I want them to feel love. I want them to feel comfort. I’m. I want them to know someone cares,” he said.
This Christmas, they continued spreading joy and love by giving away clothes, food, toiletries and more. A line began forming as early as 6 a.m. as many were excited to receive the free items.
Tierra Squall has been helping her husband Nate with the Christmas drive over the past two years. She said it’s a joy to see even more donations and people in need show up every year.