Rick Ross Spreads Holiday Cheer With Children's Toy Drive
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24hourhiphop
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Posted on 2007-12-06
As the release of his sophomore effort, "Trilla," nears, (due in stores
February 19th, 2008) Def Jam/Slip N' Slide rapper Rick Ross continues
to remain committed to serving his community through giving during this
Holiday Season. Rick Ross Charities Inc. is dedicated to providing
inroads for today's youth through social, educational and mentoring
programs through venture philanthropy and youth entrepreneurship. Rick
Ross Charities' Inc, in partnership with global franchise Hip Hop
Grub Spot, provides further opportunity to execute these initiatives.
"God
has blessed me and if I can bless someone else, especially the kids, to
let them know that we care, I'm going to do that. Being able to give
back is what it's all about," states the rapper.
The
toy drive
will take place at the new global Hip Hop Grub Spot
located in Miami Gardens, Florida at 20356-20358 NW 2nd Avenue.
Approximately 70 children and their families, have been invited to the
toy drive at the Hip Hop Grub Spot™ and they will be provided
with gifts in the spirit of giving on Sunday, December 16th 2007.
These
efforts are also supported by local government officials as well as The
Portrait of Empowerment, a non-profit organization spearheaded by
Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson, Vice Mayor of Opa-Locka, Florida. The
Portrait of Empowerment aims to empower at-risk youth and families
while producing future leaders by utilizing a holistic approach which
focuses on the healthy development of youth, family and community.
Vice
Mayor Johnson states, "This year is signature for our vision to able to
bless those that are less fortunate as we are dedicated to enabling
individuals to become self -sufficient during this holiday season."
For
those wishing to support this cause, contributions are encouraged and
appreciated. The deadline is Friday, December 14th. Please send or
deliver to: Hip Hop Grub Spot c/o Rick Ross Charities,
Inc--20356-20358—NW 2nd Avenue--Miami Gardens, FL 33169
For more information regarding this
toy drive, please contact Melissa
Sessoms/Sessoms PR and CCO of Hip Hop Grub Spot at (305) 772-6825 and sessomspr@gmail.com
