Giving Back Together: Our Volunteering Experience at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
My son and I have been searching for ways to give back to our community together. Recently, we've been presented with a wonderful opportunity to do just that. We've started regularly volunteering at our local St. Vincent de Paul thrift store, and it's been an incredibly rewarding experience for both of us.
We're drawn to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's mission, which aligns perfectly with our own values. Their mission is:
"The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization inspired by Gospel values, with a mission to build a more just world through personal relationships and service to people in need, growing in holiness and embracing all works of charity and justice."
We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and we're proud to support an organization that shares this vision.
We've taken on the last shift of the day, which allows us to help the staff get the store cleaned up and ready for closing time. We believe that our efforts, although small, make a big difference in helping the staff get finished up quicker.
Our tasks are varied, but always important. We sweep the floor to keep it clean and tidy, organize the toy section to make it easier for shoppers to find what they're looking for, and sort through books and dishes to ensure they're properly categorized. We also take the time to wipe down shelves, keeping the store clean and hygienic.
But our commitment to giving back doesn't stop there. We've also decided to start donating items we no longer use or need to the thrift store. We believe that by decluttering our own lives, we can help make a difference in the lives of others. We're excited to go through our closets, toy boxes, and bookshelves to find items that can be given a new home and help support those in need.
Through this experience, my son and I have learned the value of teamwork, compassion, and generosity. We're proud to be a part of the St. Vincent de Paul community and look forward to continuing our volunteering and donation efforts in the weeks and months to come.
I am the daughter of Jesus, kassies sister thru birth n blood. I am blessed with the love of my father .I love my sister.i know she is caring,however my heart is heavy with concern for my sister my heart is heavy n wish that my beautiful sister would give god all that burdens her snares r bad n can blind us not lowing our actions to show. My lord gave my my birth fa.ily n what he gives me no one can take. Kassie god gave me you, I'm not giving up on you.i love you ,u can't throw us away as yesterday's trash. If u truly believe n stand for what I have read that you do for our father it's time to treat us as you would any one else. Your sister passed away yesterday n u didn't care,that's not of God my dear sis. I would love to see you wake up n realize the snare u are trapped in. If we talk it we must walk it .your fa.ily is God's children, n we are royalty,wake up before it's too late. I just found out keitb passed,stop pushing us away .love your big sis wendy
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