Northridge Hospital holds a holiday jam for hundreds of children
Northridge Hospital Medical Center and Northridge Hospital Foundation held their Annual Helping Hands Holiday Jam, transforming the hospital’s parking lot into Santa’s workshop for hundreds of children from low-income families.
Brian Hammel, president of Northridge Hospital Foundation, said, “Seeing the pure delight on 400 children’s faces as they met Santa and enjoyed the carnival atmosphere is the most rewarding experience. Our mission at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is to provide moments of joy and support to those who need it the most, and (the event) was a testament to the power of community, compassion, generosity, and holiday spirit.”
A child poses for a photo with Brian Hammel, Northridge Foundation president, dressed as Santa during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Brian Hammel, Northridge Foundation president, arrives as Santa aboard a Los Angeles County Fire Department fire truck during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A young boy takes a large bite of his hot dog as children eat lunch during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Children enjoy cotton candy during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A child gets their hair painted during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A child poses for a photo with Brian Hammel, Northridge Foundation president, dressed as Santa during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A young boy holds a basketball as other children wait their turn at an arcade-style hoop during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Children arrive and are greeted by organizers during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Molly Johnson, a rehabilitation specialist with Dignity Health, assists children with holiday drawings during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Two young girls laugh together while coloring holiday-themed artwork during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A child poses for a photo with Brian Hammel, Northridge Foundation president, dressed as Santa during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A volunteer cheers as a young girl scores a basket at an arcade-style hoop during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
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A child poses for a photo with Brian Hammel, Northridge Foundation president, dressed as Santa during the Northridge Hospital Helping Hands Holiday Jam at Northridge Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
The event on Friday featured carnival games, arts and crafts, and a bag of gifts for each child. And the children got pictures taken with “Mr. and Mrs. Claus.”
Hammel said the event was thanks to donors, volunteers, and community partners, who helped “create lasting positive experiences for children who might otherwise miss out on the traditional holiday celebrations.”
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