It's always an eye-opening experience to visit LA's Skid Row, which is one of the reasons YMA's Peace & Justice team continues the tradition of an annual ice cream social to guests at Union Rescue Mission. According to URM staff, there are an estimated 18,000 people living on the street in Skid Row, and we were blessed to serve over 300 women at a recent weekend. The Mother’s Day-themed event gave us a chance to show our appreciation for the females in every family. We were also able to provide toiletry gift bags to everyone, as part of a donation from a second youth organization who couldn't make it that day.

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