>> so, you got $1,500. >> reporter: $1,500. >> oh, my god. this is a joke right now! >> it's not a joke. >> reporter: denise had been laid off from a previous job during the pandemic. megan overcome with emotion and now bursting with gratitude on this christmas eve. >> tears of pure joy. a community coming together and just to spread holiday joy. >> it's a moment i'll always remember. i'll remember that moment for the rest of my life. >> merry christmas! god bless! >> oh, my god. >> some big hearts doing good together. thank you so much for watching. merry christmas. good night. building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news.