Emmaus House
December 24, 2019
Each year Children and their families form a line along Hank Aaron Dr. As you view these photos, will see the number of children and their families that will be visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus
According to the our count, 500 children attended this year's Children's Christmas Festival between 9 am and 12 noon from Peoplestown and nearby communities.
This festival has gone on for many years. Here is a look back at a previous festival
Click here to see photos and video clips from this event held on Christmas Eve in 2016.
Activities
Emmaus House is located in the middle of Peoplestown, a community located just south of the Old Turner Field. Emmaus House provides services and programs to the residents of
of Peoplestown Community
The Children's Christmas Eve Festival has been held for many years at Emmaus House.
The 2019 Children's Christmas Eve Festival activities include the following:
- Movie in the Chapel
- A magic show held in the building called the Study Hall
- A visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus to receive their Christmas presents
- Books, Bags, and Stockings to round out their visit.
Click here to download video file
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Click on the links to see
Photos from the Festival
Video from the Festival
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Click on the links to see
Photos from the Festival
Video from the Festival
For more information about the programs of Emmaus House, please visit their website:
Greg Cole is the Executive Director of Emmaus House
The Lokey Help Center provides assistance and services to the residents of the Peoplestown Community
The Lokey Help Center provides assistance and services to the residents of the Peoplestown Community
The programs that offered at Emmaus House are designed to empower children, youth, and adults to overcome challenges associated with poverty and systemic racism, and to equip leaders to change the systems that perpetuate these problems.
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