Throughout December, our community came together to celebrate the season through music and shared meals. The Turner Foundation Music and Imagination Program had 13 young musicians perform jazz, R&B, and holiday classics. At our annual Christmas Potluck, residents gathered at the Village and Lighthouse to share a feast of homemade dishes. These celebrations reflect what makes our community special: talented students, dedicated staff, and families coming together to create lasting memories.

OceanHills' "Serve the City" day is a 20-year tradition that mobilizes volunteers to serve vulnerable populations. For five years, OceanHills Church has partnered with The Turner Foundation by adopting The Village community. In 2025, 35 volunteers gathered on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to pack 112 Thanksgiving baskets, write encouragement cards in English and Spanish, and hang Christmas lights, creating a seamless transition from Thanksgiving into the holiday season.

Our Thanksgiving Basket Drive provides holiday support for low-income families by delivering complete Thanksgiving meals to every resident across our communities. What began as an ambitious vision has grown into an annual tradition providing over 550 meals. This community-wide effort brings together volunteers from local churches like Oceanhills, staff members, and residents themselves, creating multigenerational partnerships that exemplify the true spirit of Thanksgiving.

This September, our Village and Lighthouse communities came alive with the flavors, music, and traditions of Hispanic Heritage Month. Residents shared homemade family recipes, from taquitos to arroz español, all while flags from Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and other Latin-American countries decorated the patios. Discover how a community potluck served as a beautiful celebration where people gathered to honor culture, connection, and belonging.