Good Shepherd Center residents celebrated “A Better Christmas” on December 13, 2012. An LAPD Mounted Unit led this spectacular motorcade with United States Secret Service presidential limousines carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus, (a number of Santa’s elves, and the Grinch) to the front doors of Good Shepherd Center!

Residents, staff and volunteers greeted Santa by singing Christmas carols and offering refreshments.  Every women and child residing at GSC received a gift from Santa and had the opportunity to have their picture taken with him. Smiles, hope and good cheer were shared by all. The celebration concluded with a special Christmas dinner prepared by the Village Kitchen and served by staff and volunteers of GSC.

The United States Secret Service, California Highway Patrol Southern Division, and the LAPD Metropolitan Division have been hosting A Better Christmas since 1994.