Children sought for charitable shopping event

The Modesto Police Department is looking for children to help.

The department wants 10 children to participate in the upcoming Heroes and Helpers event on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Target store on McHenry Avenue.

Each selected child will shop alongside police personnel with a $200 gift card.

Nominees must live in Modesto, be in kindergarten through 12th grade, be available for the Dec. 6 shopping event and fit into one of the following categories:

▪ A child who is making a difference in the community

▪ A child who is succeeding in school after turning his or her life around

▪ A child who has suffered a personal or family tragedy and persevered

▪ A child who has overcome adversity and is helping others.

Nominations are due by Nov. 25 and should be emailed to hh@modestopd.com. With the nomination, include the child’s name, age, grade, parent or guardian’s name, contact information and, most importantly, why the child is being nominated.

This story was originally published November 19, 2015 at 8:33 AM with the headline "Children sought for charitable shopping event."