Viad Corp. (NYSE:NYSE:VVI) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 03, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Carrie Long – Investor Relations Steve Moster – President and Chief Executive.
Kenyatta Smith, pastor of the church and CEO of Operation Covered Chicago, says that the church received more than 20,000 requests this holiday season, as families seek a little bit of help before the holiday season. That number is nearly double what the church received last year, and while the church regularly hits its goals, the coronavirus pandemic has put a dent in its efforts so far. “I’m seeing desperation,” Smith said last week. “I’m seeing a lot of hopeless situations and we just feel like it’s our mission to help change that narrative for a family.” The church says it will accept a wide variety of toys, including games, dolls, Hot Wheels cars and headphones, but any help is deeply appreciated with the toy drive nearing.
That number is nearly double what the church received last year, and while the church regularly hits its goals, the coronavirus pandemic has put a big dent in its efforts so far. “I’m seeing desperation,” Smith said. “I’m seeing a lot of hopeless situations and we just feel like it’s our mission to help change that narrative for a family.” Church officials say that they normally have pews stacked with toys for the event, but this year they have just one table full of toys. The church says it will accept a wide variety of toys, including games, dolls, Hot Wheels cars and headphones, but any help is deeply appreciated with the toy drive nearing.
it s seated 135 miles per hour. the path of destruction is really horrible. so many families are now displaced all the kinds of property damage they re used to seeing. they were all put there in combinations. the lord blessed them because no one was killed and very few injuries reported but the need is great. help if you can. incredible when you see the pictures. there s a significant winter storm with a lot of snow. we talked about this yesterday. a storm coming in over chicago and iowa right now headed to new york. you wouldn t know it though. it s going to be 60 degrees or almost in new york city today.