helps the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour give the gift of clothing and school supplies to needy elementary children.
helps the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour give the gift of clothing and school supplies to needy elementary children.
An organization dedicated to improving the lives of the children of Grand Ledge, Michigan. The Shopping Tour Committee raises funds annually to help elementary age children in Grand Ledge School System by taking them shopping for school clothing and school supplies.The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour Committee organizes the Annual Christmas Shopping Tour, every year the committee raises funds then gathers adult chaperones to take qualifying Grand Ledge elementary school children shopping for school clothing.The children are also treated to a holiday party where they have dinner and a visit from Santa, with a gift and school supplies for each child.
Beginnings
This event was originally organized by the Grand Ledge Jaycees. The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour Committee formed when the Jaycees liquidated. In 1987 a group of dedicated Grand Ledge residents picked up where the Jaycees left off, the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour Committee was formed. Several of original committee members continue to be active in the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour.
The Shopping Tour helps over 120 children every year. Grand Ledge District Elementary aged children, ages 5-12, are taken shopping for school clothing. The children also receive school supplies. This is made possible through the generosity of the Grand Ledge Community.
