DENVER — A third-grader in Denver is working to make sure that communities most in need have a warm meal this Thanksgiving, and Denver7 Gives wants to help her on her quest.
Olive Diaz, 8, is collecting money to purchase turkeys for the Denver Rescue Mission. Diaz said her mission started back in 2020 — when she was just 4 years old and discovered there were several people experiencing homelessness in Denver.
"I saw people don’t have any food and I thought I should do this because I really love doing that," she said.
Diaz said her parents and little sister, Violet, 4, also joined in on the cause.
"I feel like... I think about it everyday and I love donating to the people, and I think [it] will make them feel better," she added.
This year, Diaz is hoping to raise enough money to purchase 100 turkeys to donate to the shelter.
"I love it and it makes me really happy," Diaz said.
Denver7 is helping Olive raise the money through Denver7 Gives. Click here and select "Support Olivia's Turkey Drive 2024" in the drop-down menu.
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