This holiday season, we invite you to help bring joy, hope, and healing to some of the most deserving children in our community.

Shop with a Hero is an amazing program founded in 2019 by Sheriff Christina Corpus, the 26th Sheriff of San Mateo County, and expanded in 2022 when she partnered with Wine Country Marines to include military heroes.

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💙 About the Children We Serve

Many of the children selected for Shop with a Hero have lost parents, been victims of crime, or come from families struggling in deep poverty. All of them deserve to experience:

• The warmth of a caring community

• The joy and magic of the holidays

• The guidance and encouragement of positive role models

 

💙 About the Event – Shop with a Hero

Shop with a Hero is a one-of-a-kind program that pairs local youth with Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Guardians, and Law Enforcement officers for a powerful day of giving, mentoring, and shared experience.

• Each child receives a $200 gift card to shop for clothing, toys, or gifts for their family.

• The day begins with a hearty breakfast, where kids and Service Members share stories and laughter.

• Next, they ride together to Target for the shopping trip, creating priceless memories side by side.

• The day concludes at the Sheriff’s Activities Building, where gifts are wrapped, friendships are built, and mentorship continues.

What starts as a simple shopping trip often ends in laughter, tears, hugs, and lifelong inspiration.

 

🤝 Our Partners

This program is proudly organized by:

• San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

• San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL)

• Wine Country Marines (single largest financial supporter)

• 23rd Marine Regiment

• RS San Francisco

• NTAG San Francisco

• 129th RQW

• UCSG PACAREA

Together, we unite law enforcement, the military, and the community to remind kids that they are seen, supported, and loved.

 

✍️ How to Participate

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👉 You can sign up as a Hero using the form to the right, or, if you’d like to make a financial contribution, you can do so using the Donate form on this page.

 

🙏 Join Us in Making Spirits Bright

This holiday season, help us lift up children who need it most. By participating in Shop with a Hero, you’re giving them:

• A day of joy and celebration

• A sense of belonging and support

• A meaningful connection with real-life heroes

Together, we can create a day of hope, joy, and mentorship that they will never forget.