VIDEO: From juvenile hall to handing out gifts: How Tito Rodriguez became the Hood Santa
On Christmas Eve, Tito Rodriguez will give out 4,000 toys and 2,000 other items from his partner Diamond Supply Company.
Hood Santa to shower kids with thousands of gifts on Christmas Eve
The event will take place Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MacArthur Park.
Long Beach philanthropist Hood Santa among four ‘unsung heroes’ honored
Tito Rodriguez, also known as “Hood Santa,” said he knows what it’s like to have nothing, which is why his goal is to help as many people in need that he can.
Back to school backpack giveaway at MacArthur Park
Kids received free backpacks, school supplies and haircuts provided by the Local Hearts Foundation at MacArthur Park