The holidays are a time of festivities, fun and family. They are also a time of giving. Main Street Gives is looking to support more than 100 children during the holiday season by helping provide gifts for children in need. You can help by joining downtown Woodstock businesses and fellow community members in supporting Main Street Gives during Shop with a Hero.

Shop with a Hero is an annual program that pairs children in need with Woodstock Fire and Police officers. The officers spend an evening shopping with the children and helping them choose holiday gifts.

You can support one child for $75, but any amount is appreciated. The annual event aids families in the Woodstock community. Local Woodstock Police and Fire Departments, in partnership with the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, are in charge of Shop with a Hero, and they welcome the goal of helping 100 children.

The smiles on the childrens faces as we shop are worth so much, said George Williams, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Woodstock Fire Department. They spend so much time and care choosing their gifts. It means so much to them.

Often times, the children chose to spend money on their siblings and parents instead of just themselves. This is exactly why we support this program,
said Williams.

To make a donation, you may make checks payable to the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit. Write Main Street Gives/Shop with a Hero in the memo line. You may mail or drop off donations at The Premier Group, 8604 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188. For questions, call 678-494-0102.