Thrift Store Grand Opening June 9!

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The Blessings Abound Thrift Store, a joint endeavor of Metro Lutheran
Ministry and Lutheran Mission of the Good Shepherd grand opening will
be on June 9. The store will be located at 9620 Nall (Southwest
corner shopping center at 95th and Nall). The
net proceeds from the thrift store (split equally) will help fund many
services provided to the community from these Lutheran Ministries.

Donations: The store is now accepting donations. Beginning Friday May
4 you may contact store manager Rick Chapman at 913-648-0700 (or
contact him on his cell 816-812-5718). A pickup can be scheduled if
you cannot deliver ($50 donation-In return, you receive a $20 voucher
to the store)

The list of items accepted includes:
Housewares and other household, Hardware
Kitchen items, dinnerware, glassware, silverware,
cups/mugs, towels, vacuums, wet vacs, tools, large and small
appliances in working order

Clothing: Adult and children. Bring to store or look for American
Clothing bins that will appear soon for collection of clothing items.

Furniture
Kitchen tables & chairs, buffets, hutches, ,sofas, chairs,
end tables, lamps, bedroom sets, night stands,
unused mattress/box springs, dressers, game tables,
pictures, picture frames

Entertainment
TV's, radios, stereos, games, DVD's, CD's, tapes, cassettes,
electronic players, sporting goods

Toys and Books
Toys in good condition, kid's furniture, electronics, games

Donations: personal/corporate cash, proceeds from fund raisers

NOT ACCEPTED
Car seats, remodeling items (tubs, sinks, faucets, cabinets)
Large office furniture, computers, sofa beds, used mattress/box spring
No rips, stains, burns, damaged, or inoperable items
No hazardess materials or items
No used undergarments

Volunteers with passion for this faith based organization are needed
for numerous roles:
· Organizational skills, sorting, cash register
· Core group of volunteers (team leaders) to manage day-to-day
activities. Volunteers for sorting and price tagging are key to
success.
· Keep all racks and shelves organized, need easy-to-read price tags
· Team leaders to assist in development and training of new volunteers
· Volunteers needed for light repair (furniture, appliances,
electronics) and testing of certain donations
· Keep manager informed of opportunities and risks
· Keep showroom floor, work areas, fitting rooms, and rest rooms clean
and tidy. Clean windows will be important at this location.
· Manage expenses, share cost saving ideas
· Assistance on pick up and delivery crew

There will be a special pre-opening charity and volunteer recognition
event on June 8. Watch this list for more details.

Several items are also needed for facility operation of the store:
Operations in our Facility
Cleaning
Upright vacuum, canister vacuum, carpet steam vac, buckets,
wet vac, cleaning supplies, sponges, rubber gloves, mop & bucket,
brooms, dust pans, push broom, window cleaner, window squeegee,
floor squeegee, bathroom cleaners, paper towels, rags
Tools
Misc. tools, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, power drill,
power saw
Furniture moving
Upright hand dollies, flat dollies, carts
Communications
(1) laptop computer, (1) projector, 2nd cash register
Security and Safety
Lockable Safe, fire extinguishers, flash lights,
Office Equipment, Supplies
Paper shredder, copy paper, name tag holders, markers, label maker,
Copy and Fax machine, white board & markers, large cork board
Kitchen items
Coffee maker, coffee & filters, bottled water, paper plates, glasses,
mugs,
silverware, toaster, refrigerator, microwave, dish detergent,
cleaners,
sponges
Repair - experts and testing for certain items

2nd Restroom- we need toilet, sink, faucet, plumbing, plumber to
install

Contact Rick Chapman 913-648-0700 (cell 816-812-5718)
A pickup can be scheduled for large items if you cannot deliver
A $50 donation is requested. In return, you receive a $20 voucher

Note that you may download several supporting files, including the
list of donations accepted, items needed for the facility, and more in
our files area here: http://groups.google.com/group/MLMKCNews/files