For 33 years, Mara Cantelo saw to it that on Christmas Day no one had to go hungry, no child would have to go without receiving toys, and no one would have to spend Christmas Day alone. And while she’s no longer with us, Mara’s Christmas Wish lives on. Reporter Mike Lipsitz picks up the story from here…
Mara’s Christmas Wish, now a 501-C3 non-profit, lives on to make certain that the homeless, lonely, elderly, and impoverished among us who are in need of food, toys, or fellowship are provided for at least on Christmas Day. Last year, on December 25, Mara’s Christmas Wish provided many hundreds of dinners, while Santa distributed toys to the children. The event was made possible only because there was the necessary organization, thousands of volunteer hours, and financial support from everyday people. Receiving no government financial aid, Mara’s Christmas Wish cannot happen without tax-deductible financial support from the public. You can support Mara’s Christmas Wish by sending a contribution to 57552 Twentynine Palms Hwy, #250, Yucca Valley 92284. More information can be found at maraschristmaswish.org.
