Christmas

Friends of Skid Row Brings Christmas Spirit for 24 Years

Celebrating 24 years, Friends of Skid Row has distributed hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, children’s books and toys on Christmas Eve to more than 600 men, women and children experiencing homelessness on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles.

Councilwoman Heather Hutt Brings Leimert Park Snow Night

Councilwoman Heather (CD 10) Hutt hosted Leimert Park Snow Night turning the park into a Winter Wonderland — Winter Huttland actually – on Dec. 20 complete with a Ferris wheel, food trucks, 360 camera booth and 100 tons of snow.

Assisting the Homeless During the Holidays – What To Know

During the winter seasons, giving back to the community, friends, or even people in need, matters more than we think. Even if you cannot financially or physically assist people who are homeless, it is always beneficial to know where to point someone who may need help.

Fill Your Stocking with Alicia Keys, Louis Armstrong, More

Holiday music might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but with new records from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys and Debbie Gibson, there’s something that might appeal to everyone at the table. So pull out the record player, light some candles and get festive — and thankful for new music.

A Plate of Hope: The Significance of Soul Food during the Holidays  

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s wouldn’t be complete without soul food, a dish carrying hope and love for generations. The tradition of soul food begins with enslaved Africans; passing down the spirit of celebration amid their conditions, by creating dishes that brought joy into their household.