Attorney Brian Fritz and Necol Millsip, founder of the Soldier of Love Foundation, hosted a “Christmas with Santa” holiday event at the Fritz & Bianculli Office on Wolf Street in South Philly.
The celebration invited families facing hardship from around the city visit the transformed office into a festive “Winter Wonderland,” featuring visits and photos with Santa, arts and crafts stations, holiday games, a balloon twister, live choir performances, seasonal movies and music, and a warm meal for each family. Children also received toys and holiday surprises.
Photos by Vernon Ray of Creative Mind Productions.
“Christmas with Santa is about restoring joy and giving families hope,” Millsip said. “The holidays can be a difficult time for those facing adversity, but together we are creating a moment where children can smile, parents can exhale, and everyone can feel the love and support this season should bring.”
The event continues the decade-long partnership between Fritz & Bianculli and the Soldier of Love Foundation, which is based out of Grays Ferry and aims to empower and support survivors of domestic violence while fostering community connection through outreach, advocacy and education.