Thousands of Poor Children Will Receive Thousands of Christmas Toys From Santa and His Friends at the Fred Jordan Mission on Skid Row
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
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Tomorrow, Sat Dec 17 from 10am- 3pm - Los Angeles' Largest Christmas Toy Party for Underprivileged Kids at the Fred Jordan Mission on Skid Row |
Today, Fri Dec 16 All Day - Santa's Elves are packing thousands of toys, candy and food for these thousands of impoverished children. The Mission is filled high with toys already packed. However, we are in urgent need of toys for children for boys and girls ages 8-15. People who want to help and donate are asked to call (626) 915-1981 or make a financial donation for a toy for a poor child at www.fjm.org. |
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Tomorrow, thousands of underprivileged boys and girls will experience the true spirit and magic of Christmas and their eyes will light up with joy and smiles when they receive thousands of brand new toys from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and hundreds of volunteer elves. For the majority of these kids, that toy and visit by Santa will be their only Christmas this year. Food bags full of nutritious, healthy and delicious food will also be given out to every mother. |
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A Spectacular Christmas show featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse*singing Christmas Carols, courtesy of The Walt Disney Company and Santa and Mrs. Claus making a surprise visit. |
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services Mobile Unit will be on-site to conduct CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) and Medi-Cal outreach to potentially eligible households/individuals. |
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Volunteer elves and donations with companies and organizations from all over the southland including: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, The Walt Disney Company, the Teamsters Local 848, Ralph's Grocery, Toys for Tots, Deloitte & Touche and the Sikh Community of Los Angeles will help Santa play with the children and distribute gifts to them. Mission elves will also be giving fresh warm cookies and milk to every child. |
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00pm. – Christmas Toy Party |
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FRIDAY TODAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 all day – Toy packing |
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FRED JORDAN MISSION, 445 Towne Avenue, Skid Row |
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Los Angeles (corner of Towne and East 5th Street) |
SOURCE Fred Jordan Mission
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