‘Christmas Mitzvah’ event contributes to 16 charities

DENVER -- To some, giving and faith intersect this time of year. Hundreds of people in Denver are celebrating 'Christmas Mitzvah'.

It's a special tradition in the local Jewish community that uses this time of year to give back.

The event is organized by Jewish Colorado. Volunteers helped 16 different organizations through their work today.  FOX31's Erika Gonzales reports.