NEW YORK (November 27) — On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, the Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Foundation (DRC Foundation) helped to brighten up the holiday season for a group of Harlem teens by hosting a private, chef-prepared, Thanksgiving dinner for the Polo Grounds Community Center Teen Program, an initiative driven by The Children’s Village.
At this private dinner, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and the DRC Foundation were able to spread holiday cheer, and provide nourishment in a traditional Thanksgiving setting, with a Southern-American holiday meal catered by J. Blair Catering. The group enjoyed an elaborate menu consisting of citrus turkey, honey garlic chicken, fried chicken, yellow rice, baked macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, and more.
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- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Chef Blair of J. Blair Catering, and members of the DRC Foundation pose for a picture with members of the Polo Grounds Community Center Teen Program.
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- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Chef Blair, and members of the DRC Foundation serve a catered Thanksgiving meal to members of the Polo Grounds Community Center Teen Program in Harlem.
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- After enjoying a private, chef-catered, Thanksgiving meal, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie chats with teens about the importance of following their dreams and never giving up.
Photo Credit: Gerard Gaskin
Dominique joined the teens in the seated dinner, and later spoke to the youth on the importance of staying positive through life obstacles. The teens also had the pleasure of challenging Dominique in a friendly game of basketball.
“I enjoy giving back and supporting youth that are facing challenges in their lives,” said New York Giants cornerback, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. “The DRC Foundation is my platform to empower youth to believe they can achieve whatever they put their minds to.”
It is the continued mission of the Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Foundation to support underprivileged youth with the resources and tools needed to excel in education and athletics, and develop strong life skills to become productive citizens in the community.
About DRC Foundation:
The Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Foundation Inc. (DRC Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded by New York Giants cornerback, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. As a NFL veteran, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is dedicated to using his platform to encourage and empower today’s youth to follow their dreams, no matter the circumstance. The DRC Foundation provides opportunities to disadvantaged youth through programs and events that address the educational needs, social elements, and economic hardship of young people and families in underserved communities.
Web: www.drcfoundation.org | Twitter: @DRC_Foundation | Instagram: @DRCFoundation | Facebook: /DRCFoundation
About The Children’s Village:
The Children’s Village serves approximately 10,000 children and families in the New York metropolitan area each year. The organization helps children and families who are struggling become productive, independent citizens who will enrich their communities and their future families. The success of the organization serving high-risk youth and the unique interventions they deploy are widely recognized.
