BALDWIN, Ga.- The holiday season is about to get a little brighter for nearly two dozen local children, as the Baldwin Fire Department and Baldwin Police Department team up for their annual “Shop with a Hero” event. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16 at 9 a.m. at the Walmart in Cornelia.
This year, 18 children from Baldwin have been selected to participate. Each child will have the opportunity to walk the aisles with a local firefighter or police officer, picking out gifts and building positive relationships with the community’s first responders.
According to officials, this year’s shopping spree was made possible by the overwhelming success of the department’s “Shop With a Hero” gun raffle. Organizers extended their gratitude to everyone in the community who purchased a ticket, noting that the fundraising efforts directly fund the children’s holiday experience.
The departments also highlighted the crucial role of the local school system in making this event happen.
“We would like to say thank you to the staff at Baldwin Elementary School, who is instrumental in enduring the events’ success,” the departments made in a joint statement.
The annual tradition connotes to be a highlight for the departments, fostering goodwill and ensuring that families in the Baldwin area can enjoy a festive holiday season.
