COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) Christmas came early for some families in Compton thanks to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Smith-Schuster s foundation along with the nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway helped pick up the tab on layaway items at a Burlington Coat Factory store in Compton.
More than $12,000 worth of gifts and essentials at the store were all paid.
Smith-Schuster, a former USC Trojan, had his family help during the event. For Smith-Schuster s mom, being part of the event was both rewarding and emotional. I ve been there, I know what it feels like. I know what it feels like to not make Christmas happen for your kids, an emotional Sammy Schuster said. So, this hits home for me. That s why we started the JuJu Foundation, so we can give hope, we can give Christmas, we can give love to families who are in need.