The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation kicked off the holiday season the best way we know how, by opening our doors and celebrating together. On December 13, our space at 113 N. Pacific Avenue was filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of winter cheer during our Annual Holiday Party and Coat Giveaway. From noon to 3 p.m., neighbors stopped by to sing, craft, eat sweets, and spend time together, turning a cold December afternoon into something warm and joyful.

More than 150 local youth and their families joined us during the event, with kids heading home bundled up with new coats and toys. After the party wrapped up, another 50 youth still received coats, making sure even more neighbors were covered for the winter. We also made sure our older youth felt the love, 45 high school juniors and seniors received gift cards and pizza certificates thanks to Caliente Pizza. Homemade cupcakes from Amy Drevenak disappeared quickly, DJ Paris Not France kept the karaoke rolling, Assemble helped kids make ornaments, and Santa made sure everyone got a moment of holiday magic.

This celebration wouldn’t be possible without our longtime partners, the Most Wanted Car Club, who volunteer their time and fundraise all year to help make the event happen. At its heart, this day is about neighbors showing up for one another, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the season a little warmer for East End families. Moments like these are a reminder that community care is alive and well and it sounds a lot like singing karaoke together in December.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON KENYON

Thank you to our Holiday Party & Coat Giveaway Supporters!

In Kind Donations

Assemble

Brian Kubat

Caliente Drafthouse

D.J Paris not France

East End Community Thrift

Jennifer Tyler

Jeremy Drischler and CBRE

Michelle Bott

Mele’s Gifts and Party Planning

Stacey Astfalk

Sharon Bellotti

BGC Staff (Judy, Julia, Alonso, Rick, Jamie, & Nina)

Monetary Donations to the BGC

Addi Twigg

Alison Rosamund Hoff

Allison Haley

Amy Mercuri

Carlos Escalante

Casimier Korowicki

Cassandra Turner

Clutch Marles Motorsports

Fifty One Ten Vintage

fox bear designs

Gary J Cirrincione

Josette Fitzgibbons

Judy Lyle

Kathleen Colon

Kathy Colon

Kelley Wasicek

Karen Brown

Lauryn Stalter

Laura Longenecker- Mary’s Bar

Marjorie Wozolek

Megan Flinn

Melissa Maggi

Michael Dunn

Minette Vaccariello

Missy Hughes

Morgan Hawkins

Nicole Charlton-Nauroth

Terra Merkey

Valerie Rose

Most Wanted Car Club

Amy Drevenak

All4Him Racing

Ben Sauer Jr. & Family

Brandi and Brandon Leech

Brain Dead Misfits

Clutch and Karena Marles

Cassie Turner

Dave Dick

Devin Schmidt

Greg Miller

Harry Boyer

Iceman Drevenak

Indy CNC

JIll & Breeze Charlton & family

Jason & Rowdy Sauer

Mary Sauer

Jesse Earthdeweller & Jamie Danger

Joe Deleel

Ken Boswell

Kai Devenitch & Katherine Diane

Minnesota Tim Johnson

Nicole Charlton

Omri Johnson

Shannon Kenyon

Shawn Ramrod Romesburg & family

Steven Sickles & Melony Reid

Steeler Jeff Stem

Shawn Lau

Tim and Judy Lyle

Tom Mix & Shayla

Ty McClelland

Triple Moon Designs

Wishbones animal sanctuary