Fresh-n-Faded and Team Outreach Lima made the season merry and bright for some seniors. The 2nd annual Christmas at Lochhaven party was held Thursday afternoon. First in the morning, Team Outreach and Santa brought presents to the residents at Lochhaven-- then in the afternoon they played their annual Bingo game. There were Christmas cookies passed around, gift bags and baskets were passed out, and Christmas music was played by the DJ. For Team Outreach and Fresh-n-Faded, this partnership has done what it set out to do since it was created, and that is make an impact in the community that shaped them.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Cenovus Lima Refinery continued a decades-long tradition of hosting a Christmas party for kids with developmental disabilities.

The American Legion Post 96 continues their efforts to bring some Christmas cheer to some local kids. For several years now, the veterans, Sons of the Legion and the Ladies’ Auxiliary have been hosting a Children’s Christmas Party.  This year, over 120 kids ages birth to 12 years got presents, along with other food and goodies.  Getting ready for the Christmas Party is a year long process with the Legion hosting fundraisers to purchase the gifts.   But this year some businesses and organizations stepped up to help them out to make sure the kids had a good Christmas.

For nearly a century, the Lima Rotary Club has helped local children have a special day just for them.  Their annual Special Needs Christmas Party continues their century long tradition to help kids with disabilities.  Over 30 kids, ages 5 to 14-years-old, were invited to the party.  this year businesses, club and community members sponsored each of the kids and got them a present that they have been wishing for.   During the party, the Bath Interact Club helped with some activities like face painting and balloon animals.   The party is something that the kids and the organizers look forward to each year.

The Lima Rotary Club hosts its annual Special Needs Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3 from 11:30-2:00 at Shawnee United Methodist Church, 2600 Zurmehly Road. The party is for children with disabilities from ages 5-14. There will be food, gifts, entertainment, Santa and Mrs. Claus, super heroes and much more.

Perry Elementary Family Group held a Christmas party for students that have lost a loved one.  The party was geared to help students who have lost a parent or sibling by surrounding them with support as well as peers to turn to if they are struggling.

A Christmas party brought the community together to take in some early holiday cheer. Savior's Grace Ministries held a Christmas Party for local families on Saturday.

The Lima Rotary Club began reaching out to the special needs community back in 1917, and began holding the Christmas party shortly after. This tradition is held strong to this day, but just like anything else during this pandemic, it looks a little different this year. 

It was a night of holiday cheer for the clients of Changing Seasons. Over 100 clients and members of the community got in the Spirit at the annual Christmas Party. Changing seasons host the party to give people who may not have anywhere to go over Christmas a chance to celebrate a more traditional holiday. Thanks to businesses and community members like Old Barn Out Back those who may be less fortunate can feel the love of the season.