Fremont Chamber of Commerce invites holiday shoppers to shop for a cause on Thursday, Dec 9. Fifteen Fremont merchants will donate a percentage of their sales from Thursday evening to B.F. Day School, the oldest Elementary School in Seattle.

“Merchants decided on B.F. Day School because it’s local and it’s the longest continuously-run school in Seattle,” said Jessica Vets from the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s the first time we’re doing a combined charity event during the holiday season,” Vets said.

Stephanie Hana, owner of the Show Pony, spearheaded the collective charity idea and encouraged other retailers to extend their hours on Thursdays throughout the holiday season.

“We want to get the word out that Fremont is a shopping destination,” Hana said. “And on this coming Thursday we’re using our extended shopping hours to give to charity.”

Hana said many people are tight for money and can’t give to charities but if they’re doing their holiday shopping in Fremont on Thursday evening, they can still feel good knowing their money goes towards a good cause.

Hana said her shop will donate 5 percent of their sales that evening.

“I think it’s a good thing to keep the money spent in Fremont in the community. Public schools are always in need of money and we have many parents shopping here in Fremont,” Hana said.

The Shop for a Cause hours are from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and the following shops are participating:

Art F/X Gallery
Bellefleur Lingerie Boutique*
Bitters Co
Bliss Boutique
Dream Boutique
Far East Handicrafts
Finch & Sparrow
Frame Up Studio
Fremont Jewelry Design
Fremont Place Books
Hub and Bespoke
Istanbul Imports
Portage Bay Goods
Show Pony
Willow & Bloom