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Foxwood
Springs Thrift Shop located on Long Street in Foxwood Springs was opened
a little over a year ago. It is already showing great potential. Proceeds
from the Thrift Shop go to the Foxwood Springs Residents’ Council,
a not-for-profit organization which sponsors the Fellowship of John
program. The monies in this fund are used to help residents of the
community who outlive their resources.
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Outside
of the Foxwood Springs Thrift
Shop |
Ivan Waite, Foxwood resident and City Councilman
representing Raymore’s mayor, Norma Lilja, Marjorie Slavens,
president of the Residents’
Council, and Yvonne Paysinger |
The store, staffed by resident volunteers, sells
furniture, clothing, linens, jewelry, kitchen items, children’s items,
and bric-a-brac. It is stocked by donations from both the residents of
Foxwood Springs and the surrounding community.
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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening (Chamber of Commerce)
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“We’re very proud that we have opened this Thrift
Shop,” explained resident Yvonne Paysinger. “We hope that it will be a
service not just to Foxwood residents, but also to the surrounding
communities. It’s a pleasant place to shop at reasonable prices.”
Ribbon Cutting |
Yvonne Paysinger and Norma Lilja, Managers of the Shop May
4, 2006 |
Donations of quality used items are accepted,
providing an opportunity for items to be recycled rather than thrown
away. Paysinger explained that the Thrift Shop is one of three shops in
Foxwood Springs that benefit the Fellowship of John. There is also a
Gift Shop, selling new handmade items, and a Bargain Barn. Store hours
are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Shopping in the Thrift Shop |
Living Room “Stuff” |
Inside of the Foxwood Springs
Thrift Shop |
Another picture inside
of the Thrift Shop |
Raymore Mayor Juan Alonzo welcomed the new enterprise
to the community, commenting, “I want to congratulate you on your
proactive efforts of service. Not only does the Thrift Shop help supply
a need within the Foxwood Springs Community, but it also provides
reasonably priced shopping for area residents. The concept of reusing
items and the means to make them accessible to those who will use them,
benefits the entire community and cuts down on waste. Thank you for
investing so much time and energy into the betterment of Raymore.” |
