Keenan Grimes Community Outreach Center

Hello, my name is Joey Pagnella. Myself, along with my friend and associate Tyren McNear are holding a fundraiser to assist the Keenan Grimes Community Outreach Center in their efforts to provide shelter, meals, care, and clothing to those in the community struggling financially and with substance/alcohol abuse. The center is run by Ira Grimes, who opened it after the overdose of his son, Keenan, in 2017. He has since devoted his life to guiding those in need with friendship, love, and listening ears.

This cause is important to me because I have witnessed the cyclic destruction of abuse and addiction firsthand from members of my family and some of my close friends. I am also aware that opiate addiction is plaguing this country and that many American youths have lost their lives as a result.

Our mission is to supply Ira and his organization with cleanliness supplies such as soap/dish soap, detergent, body wash, toothpaste/toothbrushes, and lotion, as well as nutritional products like vitamins and protein to promote healthiness and positivity.

We feel very strongly that, with the presence of these products, current and future residents will grow healthier, combat addiction, and feel empowered to take back control of their lives!