GP Holiday Shop Fostering a compassionate community
This year's event will take place on Saturday December 13, 2025
About Us
Our staff
Our mission & vision
Our history
President
Frances Gant
Vice President
Kenny Gant
Treasurer
Shundrick Parker
Secretary
Christina Parker
Board Member
Almatine Pearson
Our history
Our mission & vision
Our history
GP Holiday Shop started in Dayton, Ohio in 2017 as an idea from Frances Gant, a 33- year elementary teacher. She saw the need for children in her classroom and their families who were lacking the necessities of food and funds during the Christmas holiday break. Frances enlisted
her family members Kenny(husband), Kathleen(sister), Shundr
GP Holiday Shop started in Dayton, Ohio in 2017 as an idea from Frances Gant, a 33- year elementary teacher. She saw the need for children in her classroom and their families who were lacking the necessities of food and funds during the Christmas holiday break. Frances enlisted
her family members Kenny(husband), Kathleen(sister), Shundrick(son), and Christina(daughter-in-law) to create and organize the event. The first Holiday Shop took place at Kiser Elementary School's cafeteria in December of 2017. Now the GP Holiday Shop program has expanded to support 3 elementary schools within the Dayton Public School system: Kiser, Louise Troy, and Westwood.
The event is setup in a store-like atmosphere where parents and kids can come in and shop for items like coats, groceries, bikes, toys, school supplies, household items, and hygiene products.
Our mission & vision
Our mission & vision
Our mission & vision
Our mission
Our mission is to fill the gap for families in the communities we serve that may need help throughout the year. We come together as a beacon of hope with goods and necessities to make a lasting impact on people's lives. We strive to take away the intense stress and strain to assist families in the communities. Above all passion
Our mission
Our mission is to fill the gap for families in the communities we serve that may need help throughout the year. We come together as a beacon of hope with goods and necessities to make a lasting impact on people's lives. We strive to take away the intense stress and strain to assist families in the communities. Above all passion is at the heart and soul of everything that we do.
Our vision
We aim to make a lasting impact in the community and beyond by supporting individuals in gaining self-confidence, strength, and growth.