Nearly 300 children received winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves and earmuffs just in time for Christmas, thanks to Grammy-winning rapper/actor Ludacris and NFL star Jonas Jennings. Children of all ages attended the Coats for Christmas event, hosted by the College Park Housing Authority in College Park, GA. The recreational room at the RhunetteLindsay Senior Complex & Jack Longino Senior Mid-Rise Buildings was transformed into a Winter Wonderland with Santa's elves, life-sized Christmas characters, a popcorn machine and the famous OMG photo booth. Youth ages 0-18 were treated to dinner (food & beverages), soulful Christmas music, arts and crafts and had the opportunity to take pictures with Ludacris and Jennings.
The 2012 edition of Coats for Christmas was a collaborative effort between the Ludacris Foundation and Jonas Jennings. "I have always believed that charity begins at home. This is where I grew up," Jennings explained when asked about his choice to focus on the College Park community. Ludacris took time out to thank the media for covering a positive event. "We appreciate you covering this event because it allows us to show others the positive things we're doing in the community, which allows us to lead by example," Ludacris said.
The event marked the ten year anniversary for the Ludacris foundation serving the Atlanta community
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