As we once again arrive at the season of reflection, joy and peace, we are also submerged into the hustle and stress of the holidays. To teach our children the true spirit of giving during the season, we first have to slow down and catch our own breath. The Annual Children's Holiday Shop allows parents to do just that: sit back and breathe.

For the 17th straight year, the Holiday Shop is located at Lincoln Square. It is a wonderful place for children to do their own holiday shopping without the help of mom and dad. Children arrive at our store with their shopping list in hand and their money tucked away safely in their pocket. A volunteer then assists the child through the store and helps them budget their money as they pick out gifts for their family and friends. Best of all, all gifts are between $2 and $8 dollars. When the children are done picking out their gifts, they then pay for them and wrap them in bags festively decorated by children of the community. As they leave the shop, children are always full of pride with the items they have picked out all on their own. And tucked away into all the fun, is the message that it is just as great to give as it is to receive!

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2009 Event Sponsors
Adams Outdoor Advertising, Amdocs, Ameren, BankChampaign, N.A., Christy and Ken Bruce, Busey Bank, Central Illinois Manufacturing Company, Central Illinois Produce, Charter Sills, Champaign Telephone Company, Colonial Pantry LTD, Commerce Bank, Community Partners Health Plans, Inc., Dimond Brothers Insurance, Environmental Solutions and Service, First Midwest Bank, Health Alliance Medical Plans, Kappa Delta Alumni Association, Lincoln Square Village, Patterson Office Supply, Roessler Construction Company, Shelby Motors, Inc, Two Men and a Truck and U of I Employee's Credit Union.

If you would like to volunteer for this event, or for more information, please call Kim or Kristen at 217.337.2731 or email volunteer@crisisnursery.net or spevents@crisisnursery.net.