Police officers doubled as personal shoppers on Wednesday as they helped deserving kids buy Christmas gifts.
The ninth annual “CopShop” event kicked-off at Marlborough Mall, aiming to foster positive relationships between the police and youth.
Kids were chosen based on need, academic performance, sports achievement and volunteer efforts.
They each received a $200 gift card donated by Marlborough Mall.
“CopShop is a wonderful way to give back to the community, while making the holidays a bit brighter for well-deserving youth,” said Kim Wiltse, marketing and specialty leasing director at Marlborough Mall.
CopShop launched in 2005 at a Halifax shopping centre, and has since been adopted by 20 shopping centres in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
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