The Downtown Traverse City Association will host its annual Shop Your Community Day event today (Saturday) in downtown Traverse City.

Over 60 downtown participating stores will donate 15 percent of every purchase to the local nonprofit organization of the shopper's choice throughout the day. The event is designed to allow residents to "get a jump on your holiday jumping" while also supporting area charities. Shoppers will have approximately 45 local nonprofits to choose from to support. Michigan Blood will also have its MI Blood Bus near the intersection of Cass and Front streets and will donate $10 to a nonprofit of a donor's choice in exchange for a blood donation.

For a complete list of participating stores and nonprofits, click here.