Heroes & Helpers: Shop with a Cop 2024

Heroes & Helpers: Shop with a Cop 2024

From Jack Papaleonti

For many children, holiday shopping for their family is merely a dream. 2024 Heroes & Helpers: Shop with a Cop, supported by the Annapolis Optimist Club, can help make that dream happen for 52 local children.

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18 days ago

Sending a BIG "Thank You" to the award-winning Eagle Title for their very generous donation to 2024 Heroes & Helpers: Shop with a Cop. Eagle Title is one of the fastest-growing attorney owned and operated title companies in the mid-Atlantic region providing title service through experienced and trusted agents licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We are so grateful for their support.

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Heroes & Helpers: Holiday Shop with a Cop is a cherished annual event supported by the Annapolis Optimist Club and the Annapolis Police Foundation.

Watching the children joyously interact with members of our first responder community in a fun and positive setting goes a long way to foster respect, trust and understanding.

Here is how the day unfolds....

On the morning of December 14, 2024, a member of our first responder community picks up a child from his/her home in a marked patrol car or fire truck. Together, they drive to Target for the first leg of their adventure. Each child is provided with a gift card to shop for loved ones.  

After the stop at Target, the officer and child head to Outback Steakhouse in Annapolis. With the help of our cherished volunteers, the children wrap their newly purchased gifts and write cards for family members.   

We end the day with lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse, a group photo and goodbyes (the hardest part).  It is really touching to see such a generous outpouring of support for deserving children and the selfless involvement of our first responder community.  

Click the DONATE NOW button to spread some much-needed holiday cheer! 

Tax ID: 23-7010636

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18 days ago

Update #1

Sending a BIG "Thank You" to the award-winning Eagle Title for their very generous donation to 2024 Heroes & Helpers: Shop with a Cop. Eagle Title is one of the fastest-growing attorney owned and operated title companies in the mid-Atlantic region providing title service through experienced and trusted agents licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We are so grateful for their support.

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