July 31, 2010
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While dozens of Downtown business owners give generously throughout the year to local schools, non-profits and fundraising events, the “Downtown Gives Back Holiday Drive” gives business owners and their customers the opportunity to join forces and resources. Shop at these Downtown businesses during the weekend of Dec. 5th and help support our community.
Partner Charity: Butte Humane Society 10% of sales will be donated to help meet the needs of our local animal shelter.
Partner Charity: Chico Toy Museum A dollar from every yo-yo sold will help to support the world’s largest display of yo-yo’s and contest history.
Partner Charity: Soles for Souls Customers bring in gently used or new shoes that are distributed to people in need or victims in disaster areas.
Partner Charity: Sunshine Kids Club A silent auction for skateboards painted by a local artist will be held. The top bidder takes home the art and all proceeds benefit the Sunshine Kids Club.
Partner Charity: Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation $1 from the sale of any movie memorabilia or Frog item purchased during Christmas Preview will be donated to the Foundation.
Partner Charities: American Cancer Society, Torres Shelter and the Boys & Girls Club
Partner Charity: Gateway Natural Science Museum An annual fundraiser event is hosted to benefit Chico's new science museum.
Partner Charity: Western Miracles Foundation. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Western Miracles Foundation, a non-profit organization granting wishes to children facing adversities. In addition, Diamond W will match donations made by customers to this charity.
Partner Charity: The Salvation Army Feeling the pinch of the economy, The Salvation Army is short on supplies this year. The Fashion Lounge will donate 10% of proceeds from sales on the following days to help: Monday, Nov. 23rd; Monday, Nov. 30th; and Monday, Dec. 7th
Partner Charity: Run For Food in Support of the Jesus Center Fleet Feet Chico supports our local Jesus Center’s Run for Food on Thanksgiving Day. 20% of sales done between Monday November 23rd and Wednesday November 25th will go directly to the Jesus Center and our customers will receive a FREE pair of Balega running socks.
Partner Charity: Toys for Tots Create a custom TV Christmas Greeting to air on My TV and Fox20.com for the Holidays! It's just $10, or the donation of an unwrapped gift valued at $10 or more. Come into the station on Dec. 5th from 10am-2pm to film your spot. 100% of proceeds go to Toys for Tots!
Partner Charity: The Torres Shelter
A three-house design consultation was provided for the organization's silent auction, and a beautiful tree, all decked out for Christmas, was created for their Christmas Tree Auction.
Partner Charity: Sunshine Kids Club A donation of 10% of sales on December 5th will be made to Sunshine Kids Club in Chico.
Partner Charity: Catalyst 10% of sales on December 5th will be donated to Catalyst to help prevent and reduce the incidence of domestic violence in Butte County.
Partner Charity: Butte Humane Society Calling all dogs, cats, birds and even donkeys! Pet Photos with Santa, a fundraiser for the Butte Humane Society, will be available Saturday Nov. 28th and Dec. 5th, 12th & 19th from 10 to 2; and Sunday Nov. 29th and Dec. 6th, 13th & 20th from 12 to 2.
Partner Charity: North Rim Adventure Sports is pleased to contribute to several local non-profits during the holidays.
Partner Charity: United Way of Chico Have a little holiday fun and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time! Through the end of December, bring in any holiday-themed prop or costume item, include the item in any photo package, and a portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the United Way of Chico.
Partner Charity: Angel Tree Angel tree children will receive Christmas gifts, and be invited to a special Old Town Rootbeer lunch or dinner in Downtown Chico.
Partner Charity: Look for our unique raffle and silent auction items at many Chico non-profit events this holiday season.
Powell's will be donating a percentage of Christmas Preview sales to The American Cancer Society. Come down and get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support a great cause!
Partner Charity: Big Brothers & Big Sisters Savannah James will donate 10% of all sales on Dec. 5th and 6th to Big Brothers & Big Sisters.
Partner Charity: Global Fund On December 1st, World AIDS day, Starbucks will donate 5¢ of every hand-crafted drink to the Global Fund in their fight against AIDS.
Partner Charity: Sunshine Kids Club 50% of proceeds from the sales of sweet & festive Holiday Cupcakes on Saturday, December 5th will go to the Sunshine Kids Club.
Partner Charity: Chico Small Dog Rescue 10% of all sales on Saturday, December 5th will be given to the organization.
Partner Charity: The Jesus Center $5 from every purchase of Zucchini & Vine Christmas Olive Oil will be donated to the Jesus Center. "If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one." - Mother Teresa
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