Sheri and I talked about Habitat Re-Store and Elite Repeat.
Elite Repeat takes gently used clothing, household items, furniture, and other items. They clean them up, press them and then sell them at a low cost to the public. All of the proceeds go to local charities including: Stillwater Community Health Center, Mission of Hope, Stillwater Domestic Violence Services and others.
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store needs volunteers to help process items, price items, help customers find products, etc. All money raised at the Re-Store go to help build homes for needy families in our community.
She also mentioned Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue. This non-profit group's mission is to save kittens and find good homes for them. They need volunteers to help with fundraisers and public awareness events from now through April. While this sounds like a very nice place to volunteer, it doesn't really help that I don't like cats.
I chose to help with the Payne County Youth Services.
This United Way partner agency works with at risk children and youth and their families. They provide counseling, support groups, and even a shelter for the kiddos to stay at short term. I have left a message with the lady in charge so that I can speak with her to see what I would be able to help with, such as office work, fund raising and organizing projects. I sure hope this works out and I am able to help them!
I hope that all of you have a wonderful weekend! I will be working my father-in-laws booth selling soap made out of goat milk at the Medieval fair in Norman.
