Serving with Kindness

November 23, 2025 – Redmond, WA – This Thanksgiving, MedinaCares students brought warmth, smiles, and generosity to the community during the annual Share Your Blessings Thanksgiving Meal hosted by Essentials First. The event, held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., provided a free meal to the city’s homeless population, welcoming around 300 attendees.

Eight dedicated MedinaCares students took an active role in the event. They manned the dessert table, assisted at the registration desk, and helped distribute warm blankets to attendees. Prior to the event, the students had carefully wrapped 208 blankets with ribbons and kind messages of encouragement, turning each gift into a personal gesture of care.

The event was attended by city council members and elected officials, who joined the community in sharing a meal and showing support. For the MedinaCares volunteers, it was an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need.

The “Share Your Blessings” event showcased the power of community, compassion, and youth involvement, with MedinaCares at the heart of the effort, demonstrating that serving others is the true spirit of Thanksgiving.