It can be a difficult time for many at Christmas. Studies have shown that people can experience depression at Christmas. Rates of domestic abuse increase. People get into financial trouble because of the pressure to make Christmas perfect.
Now imagine that you are homeless. It can be a difficult and lonely time for homeless men and women during the holiday season. Our mission is always to provide support and care with compassion and to ensure every man and women has the opportunity for a life of dignity. It's no different at Christmas. During the next couple of weeks, all of our programs throw Christmas parties for our clients. It's just one of the many ways we try to create a community for those men and women in our care.
There's lots of baked goods to munch on, we play Christmas music and for a few hours everyone just focuses on having a good time. Later this month, Santa will likely make a visit as he does every year.
We also get groups volunteering to come in a decorate. We already see lots of great Christmas decorations in the shelter. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped create a festive atmosphere.
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