
What’s Cooking at The Store: October 2024
Join us for a fun conversation with Collen, The Store’s CEO, and Bridget Stangland, a member of our YP Board. Bridget shares how she went from volunteering with The Store to serving on our YP Board and is now a sponsor of one of our families – a crucial need in our efforts to end food insecurity.
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Retirement Found A New Purpose
For many active retirees, The Store has become more than a place to volunteer—it's a place to rediscover purpose, build community, and use a lifetime of gifts to serve others. Collen reflects on the volunteers who have become the backbone of The Store and why their impact extends far beyond stocking shelves.
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Every Child Deserves a Strong Start
The School Store is about more than backpacks and school supplies—it's about helping children begin the school year with confidence and reminding families they aren't facing the season alone. Collen reflects on why this annual event is one of his favorite days of the year and how a caring community makes it possible for more than 800 children to start school with dignity, choice, and hope.
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