NOVEMBER 2025
THRIFT VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
Keeping our valued volunteers informed
A Season for Giving and Gratitude Dear MCC Thrift Volunteer, The 2025 Christmas Giving Guide is here—and it’s full of joy, hope, and meaningful ways to make a difference! As someone who generously gives your time at MCC Thrift, you already know the power of community and compassion. This Christmas, we invite you to take that spirit even further by exploring MCC’s Giving Guide and sharing it with your loved ones. Whether it’s a fruit tree for $20 to help a farmer earn income, a beekeeping kit for $43 to support thriving ecosystems, or a sewing machine for $150 to empower someone’s livelihood—each gift is a chance to bring comfort and joy to families around the world. You can: • Give a gift in honour of someone special and send a personalized e-card. • Print a card at home or request one to be mailed to you.
• Share the guide with friends, family, and customers at your thrift shop. Even though the printed guide may be delayed due to the Canada Post strike, you can browse and shop online anytime (mcc.org/christmas). You can also pick up a copy of the guide at your Thrift shop. We hope you will choose a gift that celebrates your values and spreads hope. Thank you for contributing to MCC’s mission. Your passion and compassion help make this season brighter for everyone. With gratitude and joy,
Kim Lester
Associate Executive Director
AM’s Corner It is November and that means the Festive Season at MCC Thrift on Kent is underway! Our busiest season to raise money for MCC is made possible because of the work of our dedicated volunteer team. Thank you for your role in this mission.
Indigenous partners. I would love to share more than this space allows. MCC has been present in this region for 32 years, building relationships and facilitating reconciliation with First Nations people. This is long, slow, meaningful work.
This season, in addition to thrift shopping (I assume most of you do this :) ) I would like to highlight MCC’s Niska Artisans. MCC supports Indigenous artisans in First Nations communities across Northern Ontario by purchasing their work, hosting workshops and sales, and creating spaces for artisans to gather. Niska is Cree for goose, the life-giver for hunters in Northern First Nations.
If it interests you, check out Niska Artisans as a giftgiving option this season. I enjoyed being in the Niska “store” in Timmins (and made a purchase of course) but you can purchase online as well. There will be a Niska pop-up sale of at 50 Kent later this month. Visit niskaartisans.ca to shop.
Recently I had the privilege of travelling to MCC’s Northern office in Timmins to visit staff and
Jan Adams
Assistant Manager MCC Thrift on Kent