Christmas Day volunteers gave up their holiday to make a happier Christmas possible for those in need. Paul and Diana Miller get bags of meals together at the Salvation Army Community Center before giving them to people waiting at the door on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Salvation Army also handed out meals in Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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At the Salvation Army Community Center, volunteers Emma Ingraham and Jessica Dawn Rogers hand out meals to those in need on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Salvation Army also handed out meals in Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Volunteers Angie and John Svoboda-James (right to left) serve up meals at the Salvation Army Community Center before giving them to people waiting at the door on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Salvation Army also handed out meals in Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Volunteer Ryan Rushik carries meals at the Salvation Army Community Center before giving them to people waiting at the door on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Salvation Army also handed out meals in Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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The Salvation Army gave out free meals at locations in Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and Manitou Springs. A staff member carries a tray of food from the kitchen. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Volunteers Trini Guerzom, Marie Downing and Sol Guerzom carve up serving sizes of pie at the Salvation Army Community Center before giving them to people waiting at the door on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Salvation Army also handed out meals in Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Volunteer John Svoboda-James was serving up meals at the Salvation Army Community Center before giving them to people waiting at the door on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Salvation Army also handed out meals in Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Staff chef Barbara Sands was helping to serve up meals to give out at the Salvation Army Community Center on Christmas Day. The Salvation Army was giving out meals in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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The First United Methodist Church held a “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event on Christmas Day to give presents to those that might not get any presents. The volunteers say a prayer before the event. This was the 5th year for the annual event. They gave out sleeping bags, coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Anyone who wanted it could receive communion at a “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event. At the event, those who might not receive any presents were given presents. They gave out sleeping bags, coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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during a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Anyone who wanted it could receive communion at a “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event. At the event, those who might not receive any presents were given presents. They gave out sleeping bags, coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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The First United Methodist Church held a “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event on Christmas Day to give presents to those that might not get any presents. “Deaf Mike” holds up a pair of free pants to see if they might fit. This was the 5th year for the annual event. They gave out sleeping bags, coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Volunteers Devan Alvarado and Devan Keith (left to right) hand out sleeping bags to those in need. The First United Methodist Church held a “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event on Christmas Day to give presents to those that might not get any presents. This was the 5th year for the annual event. They also gave out coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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“Deaf Mike” (right) shows his appreciation to a volunteer after receiving many useful items at the “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event. They gave out sleeping bags, coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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The First United Methodist Church held a “Christmas in the Parking Lot” event on Christmas Day to give presents to those that might not get any presents. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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Mckinlee Diaz, 7, gave up part of her Christmas Day to hand out hot chocolate and coffee. This was the 5th year for the annual event. They gave out sleeping bags, coats and other warm clothes as well as homemade breakfast burritos. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
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