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.
Greensboro has enough money. No need to beg for donations
All we need now is some money that we can donate.
Would love to donate, unfortunately have to pay my taxes that keep rising and rising.
Me to Fred. The DEI salaries we pay for, the taxes we pay, the worthless pet projects we pay for, my funds are all gone. Sounds like a nice program but I have no available funds. The city and county have my dollars. Maybe the politicians will step up and fund this program instead of their families.
This is the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, not the City of Greensboro, despite the name. This is a nation wide name for the committees who work on behalf of people with disabilities to create a barrier community. We are a 501c3, nonprofit. We are ALL volunteers and depend on fundraising and donations, just so you know. This is the BIGGEST year that we’ve ever had. Over 1800 hundred shoppers with disabilities. We give each shopper $10 to help with their shopping or lunch and provide free gift wrap, refreshments and a visit with Santa with pictures, if they choose. It’s a wonderful day for the participants ! You should attend to see for yourself! Thank you all for your consideration!
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Thank you for your work.
A link to the webpage would have been helpful. Maybe next year? I’m glad I live in a city that sponsors these types of events for those less fortunate. Living with a disability is so difficult and I’m sure this will be a happy memory for volunteers and those benefitting from their generosity.
It’s important to remember the reason for the holiday season and share our blessings.
Scott, thanks so much to you and the Rhino Times for running this article. This truly is a very special event that we as a community need to preserve.
I am happy to do it. It is a good cause.
Coming to the County soon: “Shoplifters Day”.
I have seen evidence that some retail chains are implementing surveillance pricing in their stores. Store manager at a Wally World feigned ignorance.