NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The many Easter celebrations this weekend included a special event in Nashville that made sure every kid had a chance to celebrate for free.
Dream Streets, a faith-based nonprofit that protects and empowers people living in distress, normally helps the community through food distribution and transitional housing.
But this Easter, it was all about providing a space for some holiday fun. Grilling out, temporary tattooing and egg hunting were all part of the celebration.
"It provides dignity in a lot of ways which is at the heart and core of what we do," said Haley Trusler, the housing director for Dream Streets. "They're a part of our everyday lives. I wanted to come out with my family, Thomas wanted to come out with his family, we want to spend time with them and be a part of just everyday life with them!"
Thomas Rose, the community connections director, says the nonprofit's ultimate goal is to give back.
"I was that kid, and I wish that we had something like this for me when I was growing up, because life would be a lot easier than the things I had to go through," he explained. "So the best way to do that now is to serve the kids that don't have all the advantages that a lot of the world has."
He says that's all possible with love, care and a little bit of Easter magic.
"Dream Streets, we're here to stay. We're gonna love on this community for years to come and our heart and our desire is to be a light for this community," he concluded.
This was their 2nd annual Easter celebration, and they plan to have many more.
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