OCTOBER 2025
THRIFT VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
Keeping our valued volunteers informed
GM’s Corner Welcome to Fall! As the days get longer and a chill permeates the air, it is a time of change. In just a few short weeks we will start the Christmas season! We will be changing up the store and getting ready to launch on Oct 15. A huge thank you goes out to all that have worked so hard on Christmas over the year to get ready for it – we have
more items ready than any prior year. Its going to be a great season Thank you for all you do – it is a joy to work alongside you as we help change people’s lives.
Kent Buhrke General Manager MCC Thrift on Kent
Have you met Nosa? Many of you have already met Nosa, who is our new fashion team member, working with Joanie and Alyssa. Nosa grew up in Nigeria and came to Canada three years ago. He said, “I came to study and fell in love with the country.” Prior to working with us, he worked at a House of Friendship shelter. When I asked why he wanted to work with MCC he said that as a Christian he feels that MCC’s vision and mission aligns with his beliefs and values, and that working here is an extension of his faith as he serves the community. In his free time Nosa loves music and playing the guitar - both in a band and at church.
Forced to Flee - Learning Event for Volunteers This month, please join us for this opportunity to learn about MCCO’s work with refugees. What: an interactive workshop called “Forced to Flee” to help us better understand the realities of refugees who come to our country Where: Community Room, upstairs When: from 1:30-3 on Wednesday Oct 29 Note: Please sign up by Oct 22 on the clip board by the snacks if you are planning on attending. If you are scheduled to volunteer on Wednesdays and would like to come – let Giselle know. We will make it work for you to attend!