Chief Beck joins LA Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal
November 30, 2012
November 21, 2012 - The homeless on Skid Row were treated to a special Thanksgiving meal at the Los Angeles Mission. Chief Charlie Beck alongside LAPD officers joined volunteers from the community, the entertainment industry and elected officials in serving thousands at the midday event.
The meal was served on a closed portion of 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles, the heart of Skid Row. Tents for serving were set up, along with specially decorated tables and seating.
The Los Angeles Christian Health Centers provided foot washing and examinations to nearly 400 of the day’s guests. In addition to getting their feet washed, physicians, nurses and other medical staff did examinations and minor procedures to relieve foot issues. Those with more serious problems were referred to the clinic for appointments. The clinic partners with the Mission for medical services for area residents.
The Mission was started as a soup kitchen for depression era men in 1936. Those who came to the Mission then would be very surprised at the quality of the food being served this Thanksgiving. The Mission still serves meals each day, and emergency shelter, but the primary work of the Mission in 2012 is helping men and women restore their lives and get back on their feet.
For more than 75 years, the Los Angeles Mission has served the people of Skid Row, providing emergency services such as shelter, food, clothing, as well as professional medical and dental services. In addition, the Los Angeles Mission also offers long-term residential rehabilitation programs including education, job training/placement, transitional housing and counseling. Visit www.losangelesmission.org to help.
The meal was served on a closed portion of 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles, the heart of Skid Row. Tents for serving were set up, along with specially decorated tables and seating.
The Los Angeles Christian Health Centers provided foot washing and examinations to nearly 400 of the day’s guests. In addition to getting their feet washed, physicians, nurses and other medical staff did examinations and minor procedures to relieve foot issues. Those with more serious problems were referred to the clinic for appointments. The clinic partners with the Mission for medical services for area residents.
The Mission was started as a soup kitchen for depression era men in 1936. Those who came to the Mission then would be very surprised at the quality of the food being served this Thanksgiving. The Mission still serves meals each day, and emergency shelter, but the primary work of the Mission in 2012 is helping men and women restore their lives and get back on their feet.
For more than 75 years, the Los Angeles Mission has served the people of Skid Row, providing emergency services such as shelter, food, clothing, as well as professional medical and dental services. In addition, the Los Angeles Mission also offers long-term residential rehabilitation programs including education, job training/placement, transitional housing and counseling. Visit www.losangelesmission.org to help.
This is a very wonderful thing to do. The homeless would be grateful to have a nice hearty meal at Thanksgiving. Many of them really need medical care as well. This is a great tradition that should continue on.
Posted by: Felix Lee | December 02, 2012 at 12:01 AM
I love Angelina Jolie. She was just born in Los Angeles. She also helps poors and hungrys.
Posted by: Andrey Min'kov | December 02, 2012 at 12:17 PM
We love this story. This is what the holidays are all about. This Christmas our practice collected presents for local homeless children. Great to see such a high profile organization as the LAPD being committed to good acts.
Posted by: Jason Sotto Orlando Pediatric Dentist | February 25, 2013 at 06:54 PM