At age 90, philanthropic icon'Sweet Alice' Harris, continued her tradition of giving out turkeys in Watts for the 64th year.
Beloved Watts resident and philanthropist Alice Harris, better known as "Sweet Alice," continued a treasured holiday tradition of helping families for the 64th year.On Tuesday, she held her annual free turkey and canned food giveaway for those in underserved communities in the days before Thanksgiving. During the food distribution event, volunteers also provided clothes for those in need and information on nutritional programs.
In September, a portion of a street in Watts was renamed after her, in honor of her years of service. RELATED: 'Sweet' Alice Harris honored with street renamingHarris was born in Gasden, Alabama on Dec. 29, 1933, and raised there. She moved to Detroit, where she operated her own beauty shop.
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