Beach Memories: Holiday season puts the spotlight on the true spirit of the Beach community

By GENE DOMAGALA

At this time of year, we recognize the true spirit of the Beach community.

We especially recognize the charitable work that our many religious institutions have been doing all year round, culminating in the holiday season at the end of the year.

There are probably close to 200 Beachers who give their time, energy and financial help to those who are less fortunate or are in temporary need of help including the elderly or those in other circumstances.

People often think that the Beach is a place for the well-to-do to live, but this is not the case. There are people here who need help not only at this time of year, but all year round.

And it is charitable Beachers and institutions that help their fellow residents who are less fortunate. These 200 Beachers help feed, clothe and give help in every way possible.

Now this is nothing new here in the Beach area.

Historically speaking, many of these charitable/religious institutions have been in the community for more than 130 years.

It would take me too long to name all of them and credit them for the many things they do.

But here are few of them that make a difference. I regret if I have left any out.

Thanks to Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, St. John’s Norway Anglican, Beach United, Kingston Road United, Beaches Presbyterian, Beach Hebrew Institute, St. Aidan’s Anglican, Grant African Methodist, St. Nicholas Birch Cliff Anglican, Calvary Baptist, Centre 55, and the Beaches Recreation Centre.