Poker player and media personality Bernard Lee has continued his annual Christmas tradition of helping the less fortunate for another year in 2023, completing 13 straight years of spreading holiday cheer.
Mine is twice WSOP Circuit A ring winner with more than $2.36 million in career tournament winnings, the goal of his initiative The Full House Charity Program is to distribute gift packages to families in the Boston area. There were 38 different families experiencing homelessness in the Boston area with 57 children they were able to help toward the end of 2023. Lee’s young, now adult children were on hand to play Santa as well to hand out gift bags consisting of books and toys. And toys, art supplies, and even much-needed winter clothing.
Lee launched his Full House charitable program in February of 2011, and has since given over $100,000 worth of goods and funds to child-focused organizations in New England. The program has helped more than 500 families and 800 children during its “fortunate” 13-year run.
“As the holiday season approaches, my kids and I become excited to continue our family holiday traditions,” Lee said. “We look forward to this time of year as we enjoy finding the perfect gifts for these children. This event brings so much joy to my family because we love the idea of these children opening their own personalized gift packages. We are so fortunate to have a great partner in FamilyAid, who provides these packages For select families in the Boston area.And even though my kids are grown and in college, we all still look forward to continuing this tradition for many years to come.
“FamilyAid is thrilled and grateful that Bernard Lee is once again providing gifts to children in our shelters this holiday season. His generosity comes at a time when families face limited financial resources and more housing challenges than ever before. We hear from families,” said Larry Seamans, president of FamilyAid. Every day, giving holiday gifts is daunting, if not impossible.” He continued, “Thanks to Bernard and his family, the children in our care will have gifts to enjoy, and parents will be relieved to see their children’s joy during this holiday season. We are once again grateful to Bernard and his sons for their generosity and continued support.”
the Card player magazine Columnist Lee also has three books on poker, including Satellite poker success. Find Lee on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram @BernardLeePoker; And check out his podcast, The Bernard Lee Poker Show.
About FamilyAid
FamilyAid empowers parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build the foundations for their children’s futures. As the leading provider for families facing homelessness in Greater Boston, FamilyAid offers a comprehensive range of programs and services including prevention programs, emergency shelter, housing support, and social services for children. Over the past year, FamilyAid has helped more than 5,400 homeless children and parents on their path to stable housing. For more information, please visit the website www.familyaidboston.org.
