Volunteer 'Santas' Help Homeless Georgian Families

A child living in the former Railway Hospital in Tbilisi

The abandoned building still has electricity, but no running water.

The families living there heat their rooms with small wood-burning stoves.

Residents keep a store of firewood for heating during the cold winter weather.

On December 31, in response to an online campaign organized by RFE/RL's Georgian Service, dozens of volunteers came to a New Year's Eve party at the former hospital.

Volunteers put on their Santa hats to bring presents for the children at the Railroad Hospital.

Volunteer Santas bring in bags of gifts.

Children pose with their New Year's presents.