Smiles lit up the faces of approximately 200 Miami children who received $100 each to spend on whatever they wanted at a local Walmart in Miami Gardens.
This follows a partnership between CBS News Miami and the 100 Black Men of South Florida to teach kids the value of shopping while promoting camaraderie and the need to support one another.
For the past 25 years, the 100 Black Men of South Florida have organized an annual shopping spree, ensuring that the spirit of giving is alive and thriving while bringing happiness and excitement to young lives.
Every year, over 200 children take part in the event. Rolling Out reports that since the initiative’s start, an estimated 5,000 children have benefited from it, receiving gifts and toys that make them happy.
A network of neighborhood-based groups chooses participants for the shopping spree, guaranteeing that this unique opportunity is provided to those who need it the most.
The festival has evolved, with its original corporate sponsor, ZMart, being replaced by Walmart, which now plays an important role in sponsoring this cherished event.