After a disagreement with her father, teenager Jennifer inadvertently stumbles into a local homeless shelter late one evening. Will volunteering at the shelter teach her to be responsible and compassionate toward others?

After an altercation with her ailing mother, self-absorbed teenager Jennifer inadvertently stumbles into a local homeless shelter late one evening. Upset with his daughter's selfish attitude, Jennifer's father offers an ultimatum which includes her volunteering at the shelter in the hope she will learn to be responsible and compassionate toward others. Through this new experience Jennifer creates an unlikely bond with both the staff and one very special young guest, which leads her to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas: love and family.—Gaumont