Every year, Hundreds of Universal Studios Hollywood Team Member Volunteers work tirelessly to bring a bit of heartfelt Holiday Cheer to 1,000 Low Income Families at 28th Annual “Christmas in Spring” Philanthropic Event at MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity). This year, the event took place on Saturday, June 1st in Pacoima to bring goodwill to 1,000 guests and families in need.

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Christmas In Spring

Celebrating its 28th year, “Christmas in Spring” is easily one of our favorite events to cover. The usually scary Universal Studios Hollywood, known for its world-class Halloween Horror Nights events in the fall, turns over a kinder, gentler leaf and focuses on touching the lives of over 18,000 family members living in poverty in the San Fernando Valley. Each family is provided with holiday cheer during a time of year when their needs are often overlooked.

MEND: Meet Each Need with Dignity offers a range of comprehensive services delivered with dignity and respect by exceptionally dedicated staff and “army” of volunteers. For 48 years, MEND has opened its doors to the most vulnerable members of our community and over the years we have become one of the most comprehensive and empowering poverty relief agencies in Los Angeles County, serving, in 2018, over 14,600 individuals but providing an average of 30,000 client encounters each month. Started in a San Fernando Valley garage in 1971, MEND is an anchor institution with the largest food bank in the Valley, medical, dental and vision clinics, clothing, homeless care services, as well as support and care through case management services.

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