Have a Jolly MGM Christmas!

MGM Grand hosted their annual holiday party for Covenant House on December 8. Their staff transformed the dining hall into a holiday affair by creating a grandeur display of decorations. The residents enjoyed the decor and had the opportunity to partake in a gourmet feast prepared by MGM’s own chef. MGM Staff came as Christmas carolers to sing holiday favorites. Santa Claus himself even made an appearance. Gift bags full of toiletries, movie passes and a $50 Target gift card were given to each resident. And as always, the night ended with a dance party as MGM’s DJ encouraged the kids to come out and hustle.

Michelle, a Crisis Center resident said, “The MGM Christmas party was so nice. They fed us a delicious dinner, I especially liked the pecan pie. They had a DJ and everybody was dancing. They gave us movie passes and I am excited that Avatar came out, I really want to see that movie.”

MGM Grand has been hosting this party since 2005 because they understand the importance of making our youth feel special. “We host the party because we want the young people to know we care about them. We hope that they are uplifted and made to move forward with their goals as they look to the New Year. The mission of Covenant House is important to the entire MGM family. We are honored to help in this small way,” said Juliette Okotie-Eboh, senior vice president of community affairs/administration.

The holiday season is marked as a time to be with family. Many of the residents have no family to spend the holidays with and do not have a Christmas to look forward. Covenant House thanks MGM Grand for caring about our youth and making them feel special during this season.