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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Matt DeMateo

Giving thanks for new neighbors — migrants — who are becoming part of Chicago and America

Gleicy Martinez of Venezuela at a small migrant tent community near a North Side police station. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

This Thanksgiving, I’ll be sharing a turkey with new neighbors who’ve never eaten one before. In fact, New Life Centers, where I have the joy of serving, will distribute over 1,000 turkeys to feed the new arrivals who’ve come to our city. They don’t eat much turkey in Venezuela, so I’m expecting a few surprised faces when we wheel out the giant birds.

We’ll be giving hungry families a hot meal, but also introducing them to a quintessential American holiday. Thanksgiving is something we all share, regardless of our beliefs or backgrounds. It’s a time to open our homes and hearts to one another, and gather as friends, family and loved ones to celebrate our blessings and give thanks.

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