MARCH 2026
THRIFT VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
Keeping our valued volunteers informed
Wishing Penny Well As you may have heard, Penny is no longer with us at MCC Thrift on Mill.
messages you share will remind her of the many lives she has touched.
Penny led with both heart and humour, ensuring volunteers felt supported, valued and seen. She listened with genuine care and brought levity even on the busiest days. She made a lasting impact on Thrift on Mill and her community.
Please share your cards, notes and mementos with me by March 30, 2026.
We would like your help in sending Penny off with warmth and encouragement. You are welcome to grab a card from the stationery department or write a personal note to share with her.
Thanks for all you do!
LiTunjia Olubusi Volunteer Engagement Manager
MCC Thrift on Mill
As she steps into her next chapter, we hope the
Inspiration from This Month’s Observances March 8: International Women’s Day – Mary McLeod Bethune Mary McLeod Bethune was a Black Christian educator who built a school with almost no resources and an enormous amount of faith. She believed education was a ministry, and service was an expression of love. Her courage and leadership opened doors for thousands, proving that one woman’s conviction in Christ can reshape a community. March 9: Commonwealth Day – William Carey William Carey (UK) was an ordinary shoemaker who felt an extraordinary call to serve. Through faith, persistence, and humility, he helped advance literacy, education, and uplift whole communities. His life reminds us that steady, everyday obedience can have world-changing impact — even when it starts in a small workshop. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day – St. Patrick St. Patrick turned personal hardship into purpose, returning to serve the very people who once enslaved him. His life shines as an example of forgiveness, courage, and unwavering trust in God’s call. He showed that love and faith can transform even the most unlikely circumstances into blessing.