Downtown Hays Development Corporation

The Downtown Hays Development Corporation announced Thursday the success of the recent Small Business Saturday Christmas Cookie Exchange in the Chestnut Street District.

Participating businesses in downtown Hays hosted a Christmas Cookie Exchange on Saturday, with proceeds to benefit the Hays Area Children’s Center. The event raised $445.

The HACC Mission: To provide and promote quality care and educational experiences for young children and families. Their current programs and services include: Licensed Child Care, Preschool, Infant Toddler Early Intervention, Healthy Start Home Visitor and School Age Summer Program.

Participation in the exchange included purchasing a “Cookie Box” from a participating business for $5. Participants then collected cookies from all participating businesses as they shopped downtown Hays.

Participating businesses included Bella Luna Boutique, Couture for Men & Women, C.S. Post & Co., Diamond R Jewelry, J Studio and Salon, Simply Charmed, The Furniture Look and the Paisley Pear.