Christmas Shop a Success!

News from NETWorks Cooperative:

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Good Neighbor Christmas Shop a smashing success! From donors of gifts and cash to volunteers who sorted, organized, and priced everything, gift wrappers, cashiers, translators, child care volunteers (and those that brought snacks!)—everyone worked hard.

About 150 families participated as shoppers, including one woman who came in looking for a couple of gifts for her children. Her budget was limited and she seemed nervous as she was checking out. She filled out our survey to get a 5% discount, and the final tally was just under the $20 budget she had. The huge smile and sigh of relief when she heard the total shows what the Good Neighbor Shops concept is all about—allowing people to maintain their dignity while they provide for themselves.

Please thank your congregation for their help in making this event a blessing to so many in our community.

Peace,

David Fisher

Executive Director

NETWorks Cooperative Ministry