(Updated December 01, 2011)
Thank you so much to all who have volunteered at the store in the last month, including to help get Christmas items ready and displayed! That is still an ongoing project, as we have lots more to get done yet, as well as literally loads of clothing and household items that come in the door constantly.
We are need more volunteers all the time to keep going, as it gets pretty overwhelming. PLEASE, come in, even if for only and hour or two, and bring a friend if possible! If you can't come at our regular hours, let Sherry know and we will work something out.
We wish everyone a wonderful, blessed Christmas Season!
HISTORY
June 1972 - Lawn Ridge Church merged with the United Methodist Church. Soon after that Dorothy Curry (of Lawn Ridge) started a project in the basement of the Education Building giving away clothing. She washed and mended when necessary. Alma Zimbelman soon joined in the project. She had the idea to charge 10 cents or more for items. This encouraged more customers. Soon Helen Peter, Ruby Harkins and Nettie Ochsner helped for 7 1/2 years. Extra clothing was taken to Garden City by Elmer & Alma Zimbelman and Wilbur Curry.