The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities is putting out the call for help as it prepares for one of Greensboro’s longest-running – and most heartwarming – holiday traditions.
The 40th-annual Shopper’s Day will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Four Seasons Town Centre, 410 Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro.
This year’s event is expected to bring together more than 1,500 people with disabilities and volunteers – including a large number of local high school students – for a mid-day dose of holiday cheer, shopping and socializing.
As part of the festivities, the Mayor’s Committee will provide:
- Free gift wrapping
- Visits with Santa
- Pictures with Santa for those who want them
- Entertainment
- Refreshments
On top of that, each registered shopper receives $10 to help pay for a small gift, a bite of lunch, or whatever makes the day a little more special.
To keep all of that going for the 40th year, organizers are asking area residents to chip in.
Those who want to help financially can make monetary donations through the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities (MCPD) webpage.
The funds go toward supporting the participants and covering costs tied to the event.
Organizers are also looking for food donations for the “Santa Room” – specifically store-bought finger foods such as cookies, cakes and similar items. They’re asking that donors not bring bread.
Anyone who wants more information – or who needs details about how to donate or get involved – can contact Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Coordinator Sharon Williams at Sharon.Williams@greensboro-nc.gov or 336-373-2954.
The Mayor’s Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition of businesses, human service agencies and individuals of all abilities with the stated mission of helping create a barrier-free community.
