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This year marks the biggest demand they've had for people who need these presents, according the the president of Granny's Closet, which runs a year-round program for seniors in need.
A simple but unexpected act of kindness last week has changed two people's lives this holiday season.
A Fargo teen is recovering at Children's Minnesota in Minneapolis after doctors successfully gave him a new heart.
A snowy day turned into a day of fun for some kids at a Twin Cities hospice home.
Dawn Glaze is one of thousands of veterans who found the help she needed from MACV. The Army veteran had a sudden change in her job and housing status, which put her on the street.
"Birthday, Christmas, Thanksgiving. This is all wrapped in one for Junior," said grandmother Sharrie Jenkins. "This is a celebration."
When fire severely damaged Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery in early October, the business got a goodwill response in a time of need. The flowering plants were rescued and relocated.
"The most important thing is you don't give up," said Ann Alaboud.
Friends of 13-year-old Thatcher Johnson threw a head-shaving party, thinking a couple people would join in. But it turned into something much bigger.
"Lundstrum's is an amazing, amazing, wonderful place where I actually got to sing, dance," said Roxana Kian.
A west metro nurse has a new profession, a new passion, and a new story to tell. While on the brink of death, a lesson in crafting helped keep her alive.
A local speaker, activist and business owner is crafting a path for other North Minneapolis businesses to grow and be discovered.
"We want to motivate them to come up with a new innovation and think about the science, what they can do to bring up new product, new material in the world," said Dr. Mahfuza Ali.
Richfield's homecoming dance is back on, three weeks after it was first planned.
The kids chose to be part of the Reel Hope Project, a project created by a former youth pastor who saw a need to give these talented kids a bigger stage.
