Mayor Sylvester Turner and HPD Chief Troy Finner will be showing up to spread some holiday cheer at Young Elementary School. They, along with the Daisie Foundation and the Greater Houston Police Activities League, will surprise students and teachers with a festive Christmas event. Scheduled for today, this event will kick off at 8:45 a.m. and wrap up by noon, promising a morning filled with holiday magic, as announced by the City of Houston.
The celebrations are set to include visits from none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the kids can look forward to motivating messages delivered by an array of surprise celebrities. The intention behind the event, as stated by the organizers, is to reassure the students that they have not been forgotten and to encourage them to always dream big. Chief Finner is expected to be in attendance from the beginning of the event and will stay until 9:30 a.m.
Since expanding its reach to Houston in 2021, the Daisie Foundation has been actively involved in bringing similar surprises to students in the area. Originally serving the Chicago community, the foundation's collaborations have aimed to provide under-resourced women and children with greater opportunities for success. This year's event is another step toward their goal of inspiring children to aspire beyond their current circumstances.
A diverse group of sponsors have come together to support this event, including notable names such as the Houston Police Department/Greater Houston PAL, Dominos, and the Houston Astros, among others. For those interested in more details or to follow up on this event, information can be found on the official event page.
