Christmas Celebration on Skid Row draws upwards of 12,000 needy children and their families, declaring "Joy to the World, the Lord is come."  Christmas truly comes to the dangerous streets as families and children join in singing familiar carols that echo throughout the inner city.  Food, toy and blanket drives conducted by churches, synagogues, corporations and other groups help bring Christmas joy to thousands of needy families.  A bag of toys from the Mission may be the first new toys a poor child has ever received.  And the Christmas dinner food bags can feed an entire family for several days.

Thousands of children and their families waited in line to receive new toys, food bags, and warm clothing.

A Christmas Celebration service with the Christmas message, caroling, and special guests Mickey and Minnie Mouse brought joy to one and all.

Our corporate partners blessed children with bags overflowing with Christmas gifts.

Disney VoluntEARS gave each child a stuffed toy.

While children received new toys, parents received food bags and warm clothing for their families.

Santa even came from the North Pole to visit Fred Jordan Missions!