Volume 4, Number 12 |December 2021
DEC supports our neighbors for the holidays
Thanks to all DEC staff who donated food, beverages and grocery store gift cards for a Thanksgiving basket. Family Services Worker Robert Lee Jr. with the Richmond Department of Social Services accepted the basket on behalf of a deserving Richmond family from Lisa Roane on Nov. 18.
We will be supporting another family at Christmas, as well as Toys for Tots.
Support a family
for Christmas

The DEC Pride Committee is asking for donations of gifts, gift cards, groceries or whatever you want to give for a needy family. Please drop off your donations in the designated box in the ECC kitchen by Dec. 15. Thank you!
50/50 Raffle tickets still on sale
You could win extra funds for Christmas! Purchase your tickets for the 50/50 raffle, through Dec. 10. The winner will be notified and receive the money during the week of Dec. 15.
 
 
November in review
Staff attend All-Hazards IMT training

Six DEC staff members attended the week-long All Hazards Incident Management Team training at the Richmond Fire Academy, Nov. 8-12. Congratulations to Stephen Willoughby, Chris Ward, Brittney Jones, Erich Bessey, Brandon Minter and Karen Gill for completing the course.
DEC sunrise

Thanks to ECO Emily James for taking and sharing this great photo of the sunrise over the DEC van, Nov. 16.
DEC joins first revival
of Richmond tradition
The DEC van and staff members Leon Corbin and Karen Gill participated in the first Armstrong/Walker Classic Legacy Parade on Nov. 27. Leon's father was one of the former Armstrong High School football players who rode on the Richmond trolley during the parade.
Suggest a 2022 contest

What would you like to see in the newsletter for the 2022 contest?
November's
Oh, Baby!

Justin Waitt knew
that November's
Oh, Baby!
was Karen Gill!
Justin was chosen
at random from all correct entries, and won a prize.
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