‘Christmas With a Cause’ Made the Holiday Season a Little Brighter for Families 

By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — When Keilah Jones learned that families with limited resources could shop for pennies on the dollar, she took her two children to Legacy Impact Community Resource Center in the Frayser community on Dec. 16 to take part in “Christmas With a Cause.” From noon to 4 pm, parents and their children made their way to the resource center, where thousands of items were available for their choosing and to help make the holiday season a little brighter – particularly for the children. Tiara Caswell (right), executive director of Legacy Impact Community Resource Center and daughter of Commissioner Charlie Caswell, mingles with shoppers who came out for “Christmas With a Cause.” Photo by Wiley Henry Hosted by Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr. and radio and TV personality Dr. Telisa Franklin, Jones and other parents donated $25 at the door in exchange for merchandise valued at $100 or more. “We are raising funds to finish the renovation of the Legacy Impact Community Resource Center,” said Tiara Caswell, the executive director. She also heads Legacy of Legends Community Development Corporation. The 58,000 sq.ft. facility serves as a hub for resources and houses the Reverend James E....