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Things We’ll Miss…๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™

Today’s edition of ‘Things Weโ€™ll Miss’, we talk about the “Treasure Hunt Magic”. ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™

One of the things we’ll miss most is helping you find that one random thing you never thought weโ€™d have โ€” and at a price that made you smile:

โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย  A missing lid that matched your favorite pot ๐Ÿฒ
โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย  A retro toaster that worked like new๐Ÿž
โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย  That one-of-a-kind lamp that tied your living room together๐Ÿ›‹๐Ÿ’ก
โ€ขย ย ย ย ย ย  The perfect โ€œlast-minuteโ€ gift ๐ŸŽ

Sometimes, you found the treasure, and sometimes, the treasure found you. ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™

What was your favorite surprise find? Tell us below! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Things We’ll Missโ€ฆ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™

In todayโ€™s edition of ‘Things Weโ€™ll Miss’, weโ€™re reflecting on the incredible Windsor-Essex organizations weโ€™ve had the privilege to support over the past (nearly) 15 years. Whether through sponsorships, partnerships, or donations, it has been an honour โ€” and a joy โ€” to share in your journey. ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ โ€ข Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex Countyโ€ข Big […]

Things We’ll Miss…๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™

This week, we’ll share about the things weโ€™ll missโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ Today’s Edition: Life Moments We Shared With You We’ll miss being part of your lifeโ€™s big chapters: โ€ข The first outfit for a new baby ๐Ÿ‘ถโ€ข Dresses and ties for weddings ๐Ÿ’โ€ข Costumes for school plays ๐ŸŽญโ€ข Ugly sweaters for Christmas parties ๐ŸŽ„โ€ข Dรฉcor for […]

GET TO KNOW OUR LONGEST-STANDING EMPLOYEE!

You canโ€™t come to the thrift store without seeing An Hoai.

Our longest-serving team member, An Hoai is the heart and soul of Community Thrift Store. He embodies the values we hold dear โ€” generosity, kindness, and quiet strength.

Always present, always steady, heโ€™s supported customers and staff with unmatched dedication. Whether helping someone with a carry-out or simply brightening the day with a smile and a story, An Hoai has been a constant.

We will miss him deeply โ€” not just as a co-worker, but as a lifelong friend.

Thank you, An Hoai Tran, for being the best of what we are.
And thank you, Karis, for helping model what quiet leadership looks like.

Looking Back on the Do-Good Donation

One Thousand Dollars. Every Quarter. For Years. We called it the โ€œDo-Good Donation.โ€ Every three months, we donated $1,000 to a local non-profit doing important work in Windsor-Essex. No strings. No spotlight. Just support. It was our way of saying: We see you. Weโ€™ve got your back. From womenโ€™s shelters to youth groups, food programs […]