Thanksgiving Dinner Served to Families in Need at LA Mission

Thanksgiving Feast for Families in Need

• 🍽️ The LA Mission and Hope the Mission collaborated to ensure families in need had a Thanksgiving dinner.
• 📍 The event took place at the Woodlands Family Shelter in Woodland Hills, focusing on moms and kids.
• ❤️ Meals were served with love, dignity, and respect, aiming to make everyone feel included.

Community Support and Volunteer Efforts

• 🤝 Dozens of volunteers, including Caroline Dimora and her daughters, helped make the event possible.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Volunteers aimed to teach children the importance of giving back and community service.
• 🥳 The celebration included not only a Thanksgiving feast but also a petting zoo and basketball contest.

Impact on Families and Children

• 😊 The event brought smiles and uplifted spirits, especially for the nearly 400 moms and kids at the shelter.
• 🏡 The goal was to make the shelter feel like home and provide a sense of normalcy during the holidays.
• 🙏 Families expressed gratitude for the support, especially those having a tougher year.

Early Thanksgiving Celebration

• 🗓️ The Thanksgiving dinner was held the night before Thanksgiving Day.
• 🧑‍🍳 This allowed the food preparers and servers to also enjoy their own Thanksgiving dinner.