Volunteers take hundreds of gifts to five homeless camps around Seattle.

A few days after Christmas the giving spirit is still being felt around Western Washington.

On Sunday, a group of friends visited five homeless camps around Seattle, passing out hundreds of presents.

This is the fourth year Barbara Ireland has organized giveaways at local homeless camps.

“It kind of blew up this year this year because I put a fundraiser on Facebook and we got $1,100,” Ireland said.

The gifts included blankets, flashlights, toys, hats and more. But most of all they tried to offer love and hope.

“Learning people's histories, their names, something about their life, making that human connection is so deeply important; that's one of the biggest reason's we're out here,” she explained.

There was obvious gratitude from those who enjoyed receiving something and talking with the group.

“We appreciate you guys coming out here,” one resident named Laura told the group.

They didn't know what was under the wrapping paper, but it didn't seem to matter. It's not really about stuff.

“If everyone was kind I think this world would be a lot better and we appreciate it very, very much.”

They're hoping to be back next year with more kindness, more love, and more gifts - unless there's something even better.