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Video: A Special Holiday Party For Children

Viola Blythe Community Services Center hosts a a free holiday party for children who come from low-income families in Newark.

For its 18th year in a row, and its director, Debbie Caravalho, gave kids of low income families reasons to look forward to the holidays: presents, food, and a spectaclar live show.

The kids didn't mind the wait at all, even though it took them hours outside the doors of on Saturday.

Videographer was on scene to report on the unfolding of the special holiday event just for these kids. See the video above to see highlights from the event.

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