RIVER ROUGE — The River Rouge School District, in partnership with the Heart Work Is Hard Work Foundation, gave away 4,000 free turkeys and other dinner fixings to families in need on Monday, Nov. 25.The giveaway took place at River Rouge High School, lasting from 9 a.m. to noon, and included musical entertainment from a DJ as residents arrived by car and on foot to pick up a full holiday meal — including a turkey, stuffing and vegetables.
United States Gypsum Corporation, known as USG, was among the corporate donors — alongside DQS, Forgotten Harvest and others. USG, which operates a facility in River Rouge and has been in the community for over a century, made a $1,500 donation in support of the turkey giveaway.
USG River Rouge Plant Manager Sarah Messa and several of her team members were on site on Nov. 25 to help distribute turkeys and fixings. Other USG team members participating included Bernard Roberson, Durock General Foreman; Evan Kitchell, Engineering Manager; and Pam Caldwell, Service Supervisor.
USG River Rouge Plant Manager Sarah Messa and several of her team members were on site on Nov. 25 to help distribute turkeys and fixings. Other USG team members participating included Bernard Roberson, Durock General Foreman; Evan Kitchell, Engineering Manager; and Pam Caldwell, Service Supervisor.
“As a longtime member of the River Rouge community, USG recognizes the importance of giving back and supporting residents who truly need support this holiday season and beyond,” Messa said. “It was great to participate in this wonderful event and to come together as a community during the Thanksgiving week to serve others.”
Among dignitaries in attendance at the turkey giveaway were River Rouge Mayor William Campbell and River Rouge School District Supt. Dr. Derrick Coleman.
“Giving back to our communities is a core part of USG’s culture, and we look forward to doing more in the River Rouge community and continuing to make a difference,” Messa said.
