“I am the child of a single mother and I know the sacrifices my mom made all year long, but especially at Christmas time…. that’s why this annual event is so significant and means so much to David and me. It’s an expression of love, hope, and giving and we are honored and humbled to help make it happen.”
Justin Martin
With the holidays comes giveaways and charitable acts that only bring overall cheer, but a since of togetherness.
Kicking off our first philanthropic honor belongs to the popular and dynamic-lawyer duo David Godsey and Justin Martin.
The injury attorneys of I Just Got Hit Law firm have made quite a name for themselves in the Houston area through community service in addition to their legal counsel.
They recently teamed up with a local Target gifting 40 single mothers with a shopping spree sponsored by the firm.
During November, Houston’s Radio One opened submissions for single mothers all over to be nominated for the opportunity.
The volume of participant entries was overwhelming with voicemails defending their stance as to why they should be selected.
After receiving over 500 submissions, Godsey, Martin and their appointed team selected their group of 40 women with heart-felt stories of triumph, personal disappointment and even current uncertainties.
Jaslyn Estrada, who was among the group selected, detailed her blessings despite loss and possibly losing members of her family as a result,
“My grandma and my aunt just recently passed away due to covid and my younger cousins, 13 and 6 years old, were on the verge of being placed in foster care. As a 22-year-old, I had to work really, really hard but, I was able to adopt them earlier this year in February,” It has been hard to make ends meet and navigate being a new mother of 2.“
Jasylyn Estrada
She added,
“I have been blessed to get a new job to move us into a 2 [bedroom] but, I have had to pick up small jobs on the side just to get us a Christmas tree. I would really love and appreciate your help to make our first Christmas together a great one.”
Jaslyn Estrada
That’s not all! On Saturday Dec. 10, Martin and Godsey gifted over 400 bikes to kids which was a high-demand request for many kids. Their partnership with Houston’s Majic 102.1FM and Dallas’ Majic 94.5 made it all possible.
Godsey and Martin’s friendship really inspired their interests for the giveaway. In earlier years, the two shared a bicycle to which they called, “our bike.”
With the memories the two created stemming from their childhood, the benefaction became a catalyst for newer generations create their own memories.
The joyous moment took place at Main Event Entertainment venue in Stafford.
IJGH joins other notable companies in the Houston area making efforts to reduce stress on families everywhere including Turkey Leg Hut, H-E-B, Pancho Claus Toy Distribution, and more.
According to Houston.org, buyers will possibly spend on average over $1,400 for travel expenses, gifts and various forms of entertainment.
