Christmas Hope for Heroes to provide local veteran families with Christmas gifts

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — 'Tis the season of giving! For the third-year, Christmas Hope for Heroes will provide seven local veteran families in need with gifts.

Each year, Josh Conner, a local veteran who founded this event invites families to the Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott in Central Bakersfield.

The event features breakfast, story-time from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the gifts from their children's wish lists.

If you are interested in donating items for next year's event, you can contact Josh Conner at connerj@kerndhs.com.