Yesica Jaimes of Lancaster, a student in the Los Angeles Mission rehabilitation program, prepares pork tamales with chili sauce on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Aqueda Baeza of Lancaster, a student in the Los Angeles Mission rehabilitation program, prepares pork tamales with chili sauce on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Yesica Jaimes of Lancaster, a student in the Los Angeles Mission rehabilitation program, prepares pork tamales with chili sauce on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members participating in a student rehabilitation program prepare Christmas tamales to be given to other members of the community on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members participating in a student rehabilitation program prepare Christmas tamales to be given to other members of the community on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the community are treated to hot Christmas meals of barbecue chicken, ham and pork tamales on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
The Los Angeles Mission is dedicated to providing for the poor, supporting those battling addiction and eliminating homelessness — and Christmas Day is no exception.
The doors of its Skid Row shelter were wide open on Monday morning, Dec. 25, and anyone in need was welcome to come inside and and get help or resources.
They included essential services such as a hot meal to eat, a bed to rest on, a shower to wash in and clean clothing to wear. But there were also special Christmas movies playing and festive snacks on offer to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to partake in the holiday spirit.
And, just like any other day at the Mission, clients were welcome to meet with case managers and discuss the types of services and support they need to create positive, lasting change in their lives.
The L.A. Mission serves about 70,000 people annually providing them more than 600,000 hot meals, 100,000 showers and 120,000 nights in a safe bed. The year 2024 will mark the L.A. Mission’s 88th year of supporting people in need in Los Angeles.
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