By Tangela Smith Maxwell

Red River Restoration Center LLC along with Red River Community Center Inc. held its first annual Christmas Giveaway on 12-19-2020. Red River Restoration Center is an organization which works towards rescuing, restoring and revamping lives.

Red River Community Center is a federally 501 (c) (3) non- profit organization whose mission statement is capturing the imagination of individuals and turning their most memorable moments into existence.

Services provided will include 

After school torturing, substance Abuse groups, parenting classes, job ready and interview prep, Summer programs, providing food and clothing to those in need, conflict resolution, problem solving skills. And counseling.

Both organizations are founded by Tangela Smith Maxwell.

The Christmas Give Away was based on income and applicants had to be a resident of Red River Parish. Ages included were 0-17

Some items given away included 

Tablets, bicycles, power wheels, kids razors, baby dolls, gift cards, kids kitchen sets, blankets, board games, lots of other toys, books, car seats, shoes, purses and clothes. 

Special thanks to Katherine Smith- RRP School Board Homeless Liaison

Brenda Iverson-RRP Elem School Counselor

Red River Restoration Center LLC and Red River Community Center Inc. Would like to thank our sponsors and volunteers:

Mayor Johnny Cox and wife Valerie

Derrick peoples

Coushatta Police Department

Stuart & Kylie Shaw

Willie Wilson- On The Spot Washing Services

Chandra Wilson- Chandra Wilson Home Group

Jay Q. Thomas

Wanda Denise

Tray and Connie Murray- State Farm

Danny and Debbie Lewis- D&D fun Jump Rental

Anthony and Enisha Young

Jessie Davis

Sheriff Glen Edwards and wife Angela

Vergie Smith

Justin Maxwell- Grand Bayou Transport LLC

Ben and Anita Taylor- Ben Taylor Enterprise 

Dell and Savanah Smith

Jermaine and Monica Lewis

James and Nancy Taylor

Jasmine Taylor- A Sista’s Touch

Jeffery and Crystal Jones 

Stacy and Sharon Taylor and family

Bobby and Angela White

Micheal and Bridget Smith

Robert and Robin Owens 

Charmaine Madison and family

Marcus and Patrice Willis

Chedez Kinchen and family

Desiree Perot

Shirts by: Smith’s Sport’s 

NOTE: All public officials who donated gave from their personal accounts. No public funds were donated.

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