Pop-Up Holiday Market Hurricane Helene Relief for WNC Families

Asheville -- November 4, 2024: Press Release: Pop-Up Holiday Market Supporting Hurricane Helene Relief for WNC Families Grateful Village/Chances for Children Carolinas

 

This holiday season, the Grateful Village Holiday Give Back invites the Western North Carolina (WNC) community to shop, donate, and volunteer in support of local families affected by Hurricane Helene. Held from November 21-24 at the Fairview Community Center, this unique holiday market is a 100% fundraising event supporting Chances for Children Carolinas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to long-term relief for families in need. Every dollar raised will directly support WNC families as they work to rebuild their lives.

 

 

The Grateful Village Holiday Give Back is designed to offer both holiday joy and crucial support for families in crisis. The event will feature new and like-new, gift-quality items at affordable prices, creating an inclusive and festive shopping experience for the whole community. To ensure that those most impacted can enjoy the holiday season, vouchers will be distributed through local organizations, allowing families to shop for free.

Event Details

Dates: November 21-24, 2024
Location: Fairview Community Center, 1357 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC 28730
Schedule:Thursday, November 21: Charity Presale Night for voucher holders only, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday, November 22: Open to the public, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 23: Open to the public, 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 24: Open to the public, 11 AM – 3 PM

 

 

 

Community members are encouraged to contribute new or like-new items such as toys, winter clothing, holiday decor, small gifts, and personal care products. All items should be suitable for gift-giving, and each donation helps make this event meaningful for families in need.

 

 

To spread the holiday spirit, purchase a $25 shopping voucher to gift a family in need. These vouchers allow families to select the items most meaningful to them. Every voucher sale directly funds hurricane relief efforts.

 

 

Volunteers are the heart of this event. Community members can help during setup, assist at gift-wrapping stations, or serve as event ambassadors. Additional help is needed from photographers, marketers, and small business vendors, and we're also seeking donations of gift-wrapping supplies.

 

 

Unsold items will stock our Free Bee Trailer, a new mobile, pop-up store that will bring free essentials to underserved areas across WNC. This dignified shopping experience is aimed at helping families rebuild, with high-quality items available at no cost. To make this mission possible, we're seeking a 3/4-ton truck or greater for towing the Free Bee Trailer, and we welcome any business or organization willing to partner with us.

 

 

Founded by WNC families, Chances for Children Carolinas is dedicated to supporting local families, especially children, in times of crisis. Now, as families face long-term challenges after Hurricane Helene, this partnership with Grateful Village ensures that every

dollar raised directly benefits those in WNC.

 

Join us in making this a holiday season to remember for our community! Visit our event page for details, donation options, and volunteer sign-ups.

 https://chancesforchildrencarolinas.com/fundraiser/

 

Fairview Community Center

1357 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC 28730

 

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