Our Cozy Holiday Brunch was nothing short of magical! We welcomed over 175 teens to a holiday celebration designed just for them—filled with laughter, games, delicious food, and the joy of giving. The energy in the room was pure holiday magic, reminding us why community and connection are so vital during this season.
This year’s celebration was made extra special thanks to the incredible support of content creator Laura (@foster.parenting) and her generous community. Through their kindness, we received over 1,500 gifts and stocking stuffers—giving our teens the chance to choose from amazing presents like Echo Dots, Kindles, skateboards, gaming chairs, headsets, science kits, slime kits, blankets, art supplies, makeup, and so much more! The impact of this generosity was profound, ensuring every teen felt seen, valued, and celebrated.
For many of the teens in our community, this was their only holiday celebration—making it all the more important to create a celebration filled with magic, warmth, and wonder.
The excitement was electric as teens walked into the gift room, eyes wide with gratitude and awe, taking in the incredible array of presents waiting just for them. The joy was contagious as they carefully chose their gifts. Many couldn’t wait to dive in—finding a quiet spot in the hallway to start building, reading, and exploring their new treasures.
This year’s holiday brunch was our most magical yet, filled with laughter, wonder, and moments that will stay with us forever.
Gratitude for Our Incredible Supporters:
This unforgettable day wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of so many generous partners and volunteers:
🍽 Sprouts, Applebee’s, Franz Bakery, and Scrambled for providing delicious food that made our brunch extra special.
🎨 Waterford for donating art kits and heartfelt notes, inspiring creativity and self-expression.
🏡 Promise South Salt Lake for offering the perfect venue for this celebration.
🫶 Common Thread staff and volunteers for their unwavering dedication to making this event a success.
And of course, a huge thank you to every individual in our local and national community who made sure these teens felt loved, celebrated, and supported this holiday season.
We are so grateful—and already looking forward to next year! 🎄✨
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