Santa just may of come early for those who needed him the most!

In the heart of what they call “skidrow” you might of wondered if Santa and his crew of hard working helpers landed down for a visited to one of the hardest hit area’s of addiction and poverty. It’s not uncommon to see large groups in this part of town, but something was different about this one. With large bags of new clothing, totes of sandwiches and fruit, a group of men walking the streets yelling “Merry Christmas” had all of the local action.

LDR Holistic Treatment Services and its merry men, where busy spreading a message of “Christmas Joy.” “Our Goal today is very simple, tell people that you care and do something to show it!” Spies said.

Spies states; “We are in one of the darkest parts of the downtown eastside, spreading hope and a powerful message that you are not forgotten.”

While half of the group of volunteers are busy handing out new scarf’s, hats, jackets, sweaters and gloves. The other part is handing out hot chocolate, apples and freshly made turkey & roast beef sandwiches.

“The miracle of Christmas is still alive; we received an amazing gift today from the people, that hope is a two-way street and has the power to move any soul” Spies said.

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