Monthly Archives: August 2014

It was Wednesday, the store was closed, but that didn’t stop some volunteers from working at the thrift store.  Thanks to all those who came out to help load the truck for charity. Heidi Russell, Steven Paquette, Robin Jones, Nicky Carroll, Glenda Nadeau, and Mike and Brian Steinkamp all worked hard to get that truck filled. At the thrift store we try to be good stewards with all the donations we receive. Sometimes things don’t sell or aren’t what we sell in the store so we save those donation and pass them on to other non-profits that help the community. Today a truck was loaded for Friendship Clothing which uses the donation to help in disaster relief and another truck from Habitat for Humanity Resale Shop picked up what was left. Please continue to donate to the thrift store and know that your donations will be used to benefit Hampstead and the surrounding communities.

Steven Paquette, Mike Steinkamp, and Nicky Carroll filling the trailer.

Glenda Nadeau, Heidi Russell and Robin Jones work to clean out the outbuilding.

Currently we will not be able to accept any large donations until we complete the expensive and tedious job of moving our sheds over a few feet as required by the county zoning office. We had requested a variance from the Board of Appeals but it was denied yesterday. The sad part is, that the money it is costing us in lawyer fees, and moving the buildings is now going to impact the amount of money we will be able to give our local schools, food banks, senior center, meals on wheels, and others. Please be patient with us as we work to come into compliance. We are still accepting donations of clothes, and small household items which are not stored in the outbuilding. We hope to have everything done by the 2nd week of September and will gladly start accepting your larger donation again. We are committed to supporting Hampstead and the surrounding community and will do everything we can to lessen the impact. Your generous donations to the Thrift Store are what make these financial gifts and scholarships possible and we can’t thank you enough.