Jannie Blackwell Throws Holiday Party For Homeless Philadelphians

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell and impresario Charlie Mack welcome 6,000 homeless Philadelphians to lavish holiday celebration at Convention Center.

CHEERY volunteers Nicole Howard and Anthony Brown were poised to hand out gifts for all children…

…AS THOUSANDS of people with no bed to call their own filed into Convention Center for a holiday feast and a party.

FREIRE Charter School cheerleaders gave a rousing welcome to each and every partygoer as they entered vast arena.

GRACIOUS hostess Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell posed with man of the hour Santa Claus and other key operatives involved in Christmas Party for Homeless.

READY, WILLING & ABLE provided corps of enthusiastic volunteers to serve at mammoth party.

COUNCILWOMAN Blackwell has organized this lavish Christmas affair for citizens drawn from homeless shelters across city for many years now.

LITTLE Jamie beams as CHOP volunteer Jennie Dougherty gives her brand-new bike.

COUNCILWOMAN Blackwell enjoyed two sturdy helpers in Democratic 27th Ward Leader Carol Jenkins and former Housing Dir. Tom Massaro.

FORMER Deputy City Commissioner Dennis Lee was also proud to appear with Blackwell at Holiday Party for Homeless.

PHILABUNDANCE head George Matysik, who is running for City Council at Large, works alongside Councilwoman Blackwell to combat hunger 365 days a year.

GROWNUPS kicked back and danced to lively DJ.

PENN Health Care elves smiled, ready to serve bounteous Christmas dinner to all.