December 24, 2025
Roseland Ceasefire CEO, Bob Johnson (L) talks with two mothers whose adult sons were killed by gun violence, Kim Blackmon (C) and Paula Ward (R). The mothers say the annual holiday toy and food giveaway is something they look forward to, because it allows them to share their grief with others who understand what they are experiencing during the holiday season.
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Roseland Ceasefire Holds the Organization's Largest Holiday Giveaway
For the 15th year, Roseland Ceasefire Project Inc. held its holiday extravaganza at the Calumet Township Community Center, 12633 S. Ashland Avenue in Calumet Park. Run like a well-oiled machine, the violence intervention organization gave away hundreds of toys, 1,100 turkeys and all of the fixings.