Christmas in the Cold Review

Christmas in the Cold was a time to build relationship with homeless friends, show love, resource people, pray, and quite possibly get a greater glimpse into the meaning of Christmas beyond opening gifts. Thank you to all who helped out with this event, came, or donated. We had a tremendous amount of people show up to mingle and we had a wonderful spread of food, clothing, blankets, and supplies. We appreciate the support from local churches, friends, Facebook friends, local businesses, and folks who came out for the first time to hang with us.

What did you think of the event? Feel free to share your thoughts in a comment below - the good stuff and anything constructive too. If you have any photos or video too, we'd love to post them on our site. We put up a few pictures HERE so far, but we'd love to add more.

Christmas in the Cold - Sign Ups!!!!

It is that time of year again. We'll be meeting in Caesar Chavez Park at I & 8th in Downtown Sacramento between 11:30am-1:00pm on Christmas morning to hang out with some homeless friends, talk, and enjoy some hot drinks together. This is a time to build relationship with the homeless, show love, resource people, pray if that is your thing, and quite possibly get a greater glimpse into the meaning of Christmas beyond opening gifts. You are invited to come along with us for this event and also to get involved in ways as listed below.

Please comment on this post or contact us through our website at http://www.socksandgloves.org/ for more information. Items in red are still needed. Think in terms of bringing enough for 8-10 people:

- hot apple cider
- coffee
- ponchos/umbrellas
- cookies (cookies from Flood / SAAM kitchen.....over 50 cookies)
- cookies - Maynard and Gay Wright
- muffins (CNC member)
- Egg Casserole - Jeannie Zapara
- 2 Hot Breakfast Dishes - Cindy Lindman
- Scones - Tara
- Blueberry Muffins - Jeannine Wells
- other food
- hot water in thermos/cooler container for powered drinks:
- hot chocolate in the Rocket Man- Tyson
- Hot Chocolate
- flavored coffee creamers - Ann
- meatballs - Ann
- red sprinkles to make the hot chocolate & whipped cream look fun - Ann
- mini marshmallows
- entertainment: (?????)
- lead a few songs of worship / carols
- supplies: paper plates, cups, napkins, utensils if necessary, plastic trash bags for clean-up, spoons for stirring, foil, plastic bags, sugar for coffee (multiple people needed for this one probably) - Tyson
- beanie hats Tom & Merry Davis
- gloves & gift bags - Lane & Coulter Families
- Blankets
- other ideas welcome (?????)
- other resources or donations (?????)

All ages are welcome. This is a great way to celebrate Christmas. It is always so fun to see friends on Christmas day besides just family. Comment below with questions, ideas, or if you would like to sign up for an item in red.