Miracle On 31st Street


Founded	1970
Location	Tucson, Arizona
Event Overview	Celebrating Our 54th Year of Bringing Joy to Children Where: Kennedy Park Fiesta Area When: December 22nd 2024 @ 10AM - 3PM Location: 3357 S. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson AZ 85713 Ramon's Miracle on 31st Street is a Christmas Celebration for the children who live in Tucson’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Description	HISTORY OF A MIRACLE It started 54 years ago when Ramon Gonzales, a retired sheet metal worker, took $125 from his own pocket to host a Christmas Eve party for the neighborhood children. The party was held at his house on 31st Street in South Tucson. (Hence the name, “Ramon's Miracle on 31st Street”.) Gonzales lived in a small stucco home, and initially he cooked hot dogs in the backyard. While Ramon's son Manuel, and Ramon's wife Carmen, are the current driving force of the program, in the true spirit of giving, other community members have volunteered to assist in many ways. Currently, more than 100 community members join in to help. A few years ago “Miracle” became is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, with no paid staff. The Board and the more than 100 people who come together every year are all volunteers. The Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council has generously donated the use of the Casino Del Sol's AVA Equilibrium Real Estate Investment has generously donated the use of the Greyhound Park Theatre for the many children we are expecting to attend the event. The Board of Directors are grateful for all the community support including: Fade Master academy of barbershop Ace of Fades Barber shop Equilibrium Real Estate Investments The Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council and Casino Del Sol Casa Maria South Tucson Knights Of Pythias Tucson Lodge #9 Forty Niner Golf Course PetSmart Ray Rico & Truly Nolen Beatriz Vidal & Pima Federal Credit Union Kathy Lorenz & Cashbox Jewelery Chaplin Automotive Suavecito Vida Larry & The Az Raider Nation Fan Club of Tucson Pima County Street Bike PHP Agency Optima Medical Center Tucson MODPizza Cricket Lidia Camarillo & KGUN9 News Valerie Cavazos & KOLD13 News The Pima Association of Governments The City of Tucson Gloria Kolbert & Local Business "Looks Skin Boutique" for being the proud sponsor of this Website Local Mariachi Groups that come by to play for the children. DJ's that provide additional music Thanks to the countless community members who make cash donations We can’t even begin to Thank everyone who joins in to help with whatever they are able to give. We do it for the kids
General Information	This year we are expecting more than 10,000 children . Every Toy You Donate - Goes Directly to a Child . Toys can be dropped off at the following locations in Tucson: Cashbox Jewelery 2014 South Craycroft -or- MODPizza 3460 South Kino Pkwy Suite #110 PHP Agency 4500 E Speedway Blvd #8 Optima Medical Center Tucson 5981 E Grant Rd #115, Tucson AZ 85712 The Home of Ramon Gonzales (Founder) Anytime 2019 West Ajo Way Tucson, Az. 85713 Like Us On Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/RamonsMiracle *We need Volunteers to entertain the kids such as balloon animal makers, Face Painters, & Clowns* (If you, or someone you know, can donate services in these fields please contact Manuel in advance) Every Dollar You Donate - Goes Directly Towards Hosting The Event. Please email or call Manuel for making donations, volunteering, or any other information. Ramonmiracleon31st@gmail.com Manuel Gonzales (520) 389-3228
Mission	Ramon's Miracle on 31st Street is a Christmas Celebration for children who live in some of Tucson’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Purpose	To bring Joy to the children
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