Unhoused families get much-needed Christmas cheer
The Family Life Ministry at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn on Sat., Dec. 7 brought much-needed, early Christmas cheer to several unhoused families in New York City, as the committee hosted its Annual Christmas Party for families in shelters.
Families from homeless shelters in Brooklyn and Staten Island – including Hospitality House, Urban Transitional Family Center and Staten Island Family Transition Center – were treated, along with walk-ins from the neighboring community, to a sumptuous lunch, as well as with donations of clothing and shoes, and other gifts.
[caption id="attachment_69021" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Families and coordinators at the Urban Transitional Family Center on Saratoga Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Photo by Nelson A. King [/caption]
They also participated in several activities, such as tug-of-war, sack races and tattoo parlor, after which winners were able to choose a prize.
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