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.

Volunteers prepare for the Toy Giveaway.

Mickey and Minnie sing Christmas Carols with thier friends from Disneyland.

Kids receive gift bags full of donated toys.

Santa greets children and their families.