Lisa Burgess helps 2-year-old Kenny Rodgers of the Hilltop as he selects his toys at her non-profit’s third annual toy drive at the Hilltop United Methodist Church on Dec. 17. Burgess founded Corday’s Golden Heart as an effort to help stop crime in the community in honor of her son who died due to violence five years ago during the Christmas season. This particular event is a part of Corday’s Golden Christmas, which includes five days of giving away food, toys, clothes, and love to children on the westside. “In order for me to overcome that trauma, I chose to think outside of myself and try to pour my love back out into the community,” said Burgess.
