Charlotte woman collects Christmas gifts for kids who have experienced trauma, stress

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte woman is on a mission to make Christmas special for children who have had a difficult year.

Some of the children have a brother or sister who died. One family lost everything they owned in a house fire in November and the daughter was just released from the hospital after being severely burned.

Gloria Howard organized gifts and a celebration Saturday for kids who have experienced traumas and stress in 2019.

“Every day is Christmas to me. I love to see children happy,” said Howard.

>>> Watch the video above to see the impact Howard had on the children and the even bigger gift they gave her in return.

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