Shop With A Cop With Friends is officially underway! The annual group effort of the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Social Services and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce raises money to help brighten the Christmas holiday season for needy children in the community.
The kickoff took place last Friday morning at the Breckenridge Street Circle in front of the police station.
Last year, the Chamber was able to give $16,000 to foot the shopping bill, which included more than 50 children who had a blast shopping at the local Walmart with various representatives from law enforcement agencies and first responders.
“It’s an excellent community outreach program,” said Chamber Board Chair Scott Burwell. Looking at pictures of the children having fun during the holiday outing tells the whole story, Burwell said. “I hope it continues to grow.”
This year’s presenting sponsor is Walmart Distribution, said Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson. Additional sponsors help to make the program a success.
Wilkerson said it’s not just the joy of seeing the children having fun, but she also loves to see the community come together to support those children. “It’s a great thrill, seeing that happen,” she said.
Here’s how it works: There are a total of 180 numbered tickets – divided evenly among the police department, sheriff’s office and Chamber office – that will be sold. The number of the ticket is the price you pay, so whoever purchases the #1 ticket pays $1, all the way up to $180.
Everyone who buys a ticket in the 100-180 range will be included in the Nov. 19 celebratory reception, when the final tally will be revealed. Additional tickets to the 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. reception are available for $20. There will be appetizers, tea and lemonade available, as well as a cash bar.
Contributors giving $1 – $40 will be entered to win $200. When you purchase a ticket for $41 – $80, you will be entered to win $500. Tickets of $81 – $120 will be entered to win $1,000. The grand prize of $2,000 will be for those tickets in the amount of $121 – $180.
Following is a complete list of sponsors for the event:
Gold Sponsors: Fred’s Towing and Transport, Inc., Clearview Church, Cypress Creek Renewables, Vance Recovery, Crossroads Christian School, Vulcan Materials, and South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church
Silver Sponsor: Benchmark Community Bank
Bronze Sponsors: S.a.M Child Advocacy Center, Rosemyr Corporation/AA Self Storage
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