Holiday with a Hero gets boost from Carson City mayor, two local businesses
In Plain Sight Marketing founder Renee Taylor Plain and Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell each made $100 donations Monday to Holiday with a Hero. They are asking small business owners, those in local government and community members to give what they can.
The program, in its 10th year, raises money to give gift cards to Carson City school children that are in need. Holiday With A Hero gives children a gift card to shop for items such as clothing and shoes, as well as a toy for Christmas. The children are paired with law enforcement officers, firefighters, members of the U.S. military and public officials who help them shop for those things at the Walmart in Carson City.
"These are kids that would normally go without this holiday season," said Mayor Crowell.
Right now, the goal is to help 200 kindergarten through fifth grade children, which means the program needs to raise $20,000. They are currently at $6,500 as of Tuesday and the deadline is quickly approaching.
“Any donation, big or small, can help,” said Plain, owner of the Carson City marketing agency.
Meanwhile, the folks at DeBug Computer Inc., are in their second year putting on their own event to help “Holiday with a Hero.” In 2013, DeBug raised more than $1,000 and hope to raise even more this year.
Santa will be at our Carson office, 591 S. Saliman Road Ste 2, on Saturday Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition there will be a photographer on site taking pictures of Santa and printing them out.
Pictures will be taken/printed in exchange for a donation to the “Holiday with a Hero” fund.
The event will be on a first come first serve basis so please come early. If you have questions Call (775) 883-3630 or (775) 782-0303, the Minden office.
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