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Operation Turkey Elgin YAM JAM

Shametra McGregor, Operation Turkey Elgin City Leader Media Contact 2026 Austin Yam Jam Brings Live Music and Community Together to Support  Operation Turkey Free benefit concert at Foxy’s Proper Pub will feature Austin-area performers and raise  funds to provide Thanksgiving meals to neighbors in need The 2026 Austin Yam Jam, a live music benefit concert and  fundraiser supporting Operation Turkey, will take place Sunday, November … Continue reading Operation Turkey Elgin YAM JAM

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Paying It Forward

By Shametra McGregor Ujima is kicking off our Women’s History Month by paying it forward. Ujima has contributed to helping the young girls in Kenya as they face a scarcity of dealing with period poverty, due to lack of resources for feminine hygiene products. There are 2 ways to donate to this cause.    1.    Cash app a donation of $25-100 to $HelloLibra    … Continue reading Paying It Forward

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Around Town, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Holidays

[Community Event] Elgin, Texas Gears Up for Operation Turkey! A Thanksgiving of Hope and Unity

Damita Miller-Shanklin As the holiday season approaches, we turn to the spirit of giving and gratitude. One remarkable event that symbolizes this sentiment is “Operation Turkey” that happens in nationwide.  This inspiring organization has been working tirelessly for 23 years, spreading warmth and nourishment during Thanksgiving. I had the opportunity to speak with Operation Turkey newest City Leader, Shametra McGregor, to take a closer look … Continue reading [Community Event] Elgin, Texas Gears Up for Operation Turkey! A Thanksgiving of Hope and Unity

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OPERATION TURKEY ELGIN

SOURCE: Shametra McGregor, City Leader and Volunteer since 2013 Mark Your Calendars!! Over the last 23 years Operation Turkey has remained a 100% volunteer organization without a single paid employee. We are more than 40,000 volunteers strong working together to ensure everyone receives a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day. Each year we have multiple events throughout the year that you, friends, and family can participate … Continue reading OPERATION TURKEY ELGIN

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Hey Y’all It’s Kevin Sandbloom!

This weekend, Saturday November 3rd, the East Austin Community Fall Festival will take place at the George Washington Carver Library.  Come out and join the fun starting at 11:00am.  The Founder, Shametra McGregor, has enlisted a great musical talent Kevin Sandbloom. Ujima had the opportunity to discuss his music.  Check him out at the festival. This is what he had to say. Ujima: Kevin, give … Continue reading Hey Y’all It’s Kevin Sandbloom!

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