The Santa Experience made a comeback this year! We started in 2019, paused in 2020, and returned this year better than ever! This mini session event with Santa and Mrs. Claus brought magic to many of Yuma’s kiddos. We’re already planning ways to make it even better. Want to get first access to booking next year? Join the mailing list HERE.
This event has two purposes: to bring joy to Yuma’s children (and adults! because we don’t outgrow the magic of the holidays) AND to give back to our community. We choose a charity every year to donate a portion of the proceeds and give physical donations. This year we chose Jessie’s Closet Foster Child Resource Center, a children's boutique designed just for foster children and the families that support them. To learn more about them, please click HERE.
Here is an excerpt from their website to give you an idea of the importance of their work:
“Jessie's Closet (and other similar organizations around the state) provide support for foster children and the families that care for them. Think about the clothing allowance: $30 is barely enough for a pair of shoes or a nice jacket! Jessie's Closet is able to provide basic clothing (including socks and underwear) for just $1 per items/package. This allows the foster parents to stretch those dollars further.
Additionally, it has been the goal of Jessie's Closet to provide a warm, loving children's boutique to shop in that is exclusive to these special children. Helping foster children fight feelings of rejection, abandonment, and fear is part of the support provided through the center.”
We made a cash donation to Jessie’s Closet and collected diapers, underwear, and socks to supplement their inventory.
I want to thank every Yuma family that joined us at The Santa Experience this year! You helped us make this world a little bit better. We enjoyed visiting with and photographing your adorable children. Their smiles and giggles made our year! We hope you join us again so we can see how much they’ve grown.
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and I are sending you love and peace this holiday season. We hope you take time to pause, breathe deep, and feel the contentment that resides in you.
