The holiday season proves especially difficult for the families we serve, as parents who struggle to provide their family's basic needs are forced to explain to their child why they cannot afford to buy that special toy.  Each December, generous donors help to make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need by donating gifts as well as gas and grocery cards. In 2009, donors brought holiday cheer to over 1,900 children, supporting over 690 families in Orange County.