MARCH 2025
THRIFT VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
Keeping our valued volunteers informed
AM’s Corner Warm greetings!
I have been working with MCC for a long time, in a few different roles. During that time, the reasons I have enjoyed my work have remained the same: 1-The mission of MCC – walking with marginalized communities at home and around the world in the name of Christ. Our work in Thrift, raising funds, has a lot to do with making these projects possible. It is meaningful work.
Sandra, Amber and Zoreena who provide excellent customer service on Wednesday afternoons!
2-You, the volunteers – ordinary people sharing their time, energy, abilities, kindness, ideas, laughter, concerns. It has been an absolute joy getting to know many of you. It has been an inspiration to observe you extending kindness to customers, developing community amongst yourselves in the workroom and breakroom, and welcoming new volunteers. 3-Re-using and Recycling – Our MCC Thrift Shops provide a way for hundreds of thousands of items to find new homes when they are no longer needed by their original owners. It makes me very happy that thrifting is not only environmentally wise, but also now trendy as well! As I write we have snowbanks all around that we can hardly see over. I am one of those Canadians that enjoys all the seasons (yes, even winter) :) The flower arrangements brightening up our retail area remind us that spring is coming. Thank you, precious volunteers, for your commitment each season. Thank you for your partnership in this work. Your work is meaningful and impactful!
Jan Adams
Assistant Manager MCC Thrift on Kent
Liz and Mary with the flowers—ready for spring!
Brittany, always with a smile, hanging clothes
Dean, faithfully bundling hangers to sell