Leon and Susan Godeke, two dedicated volunteers at our St. Anthony Cub Foods shopping location have been honored with the 11 Who Care Award.
Follow this link to see the article about them posted on the Kare 11 website:
http://www.kare11.com/life/community/11whocare/11whocare_article.aspx?storyid=832580&catid=40
Video that aired on the 10pm news on Christmas Eve: http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=59056164001
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Lee - Order Taker
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year ‘round instead of just for the holidays?
Because the need is not just during the holidays it is year round.
In fact, our clients are more likely to have family members shop for
them during this time than any other time of the year, so there is
really less of a need during the holidays and a greater need throughout
the year.
What do you want for x-mas?
a pack of arches 300lb cold press watercolour paper and a gift card
for more paints from Daniel Smith.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions?
to continue the aggressive weight loss program I started in 09
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
May the joy of the season fill them with health and happiness for
the coming year.
What have you been thankful for this year?
my family, my pets, good friends, health and continued employment
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
At some point the dominoes will come out and we will play a few
spirited rounds of Mexican Train of that I am sure.
Because the need is not just during the holidays it is year round.
In fact, our clients are more likely to have family members shop for
them during this time than any other time of the year, so there is
really less of a need during the holidays and a greater need throughout
the year.
What do you want for x-mas?
a pack of arches 300lb cold press watercolour paper and a gift card
for more paints from Daniel Smith.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions?
to continue the aggressive weight loss program I started in 09
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
May the joy of the season fill them with health and happiness for
the coming year.
What have you been thankful for this year?
my family, my pets, good friends, health and continued employment
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
At some point the dominoes will come out and we will play a few
spirited rounds of Mexican Train of that I am sure.
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Shirley - shopper
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year ‘round instead of just for the holidays?
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER ALL YEAR 'ROUND BECAUSE THE NEED EXISTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE HOLIDAYS. ALSO, I LIKE THE FEELING OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING THAT'S PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE AND I ENJOY THAT BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
What do you want for x-mas? HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WAITING FOR OBAMA'S SIGNATURE WOULD BE NICE AS WOULD MILD SEASONAL WEATHER (20'S AND NO SNOW OR WIND).
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? THESE DON'T SEEM TO WORK AS WELL AS MAKING THE RESOLUTION AS NEEDED AND THEN TRYING TO MAKE PROGRESS
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers? I WISH THEM A HOLIDAY THAT FINDS THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAVE ON THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
What have you been thankful for this year? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I HAVE.
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER ALL YEAR 'ROUND BECAUSE THE NEED EXISTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE HOLIDAYS. ALSO, I LIKE THE FEELING OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING THAT'S PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE AND I ENJOY THAT BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
What do you want for x-mas? HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WAITING FOR OBAMA'S SIGNATURE WOULD BE NICE AS WOULD MILD SEASONAL WEATHER (20'S AND NO SNOW OR WIND).
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? THESE DON'T SEEM TO WORK AS WELL AS MAKING THE RESOLUTION AS NEEDED AND THEN TRYING TO MAKE PROGRESS
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers? I WISH THEM A HOLIDAY THAT FINDS THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAVE ON THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
What have you been thankful for this year? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I HAVE.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Karen - shopper and order taker
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year 'round instead of just for the holidays?
Because people aren't only in need during the holidays. There are people in need all year, and volunteering all year is a great way to help fill that need.
What do you want for x-mas?
An ironing board and an iron.
Do you have any new year's resolutions?
I never stick to them, so I'm not doing them this year.
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
I wish them a warm and happy holiday filled with love and laughter.
What have you been thankful for this year?
My family, my warm boots, and hot chocolate.
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
We make homemade pizza every Christmas Eve and then open presents.
Because people aren't only in need during the holidays. There are people in need all year, and volunteering all year is a great way to help fill that need.
What do you want for x-mas?
An ironing board and an iron.
Do you have any new year's resolutions?
I never stick to them, so I'm not doing them this year.
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
I wish them a warm and happy holiday filled with love and laughter.
What have you been thankful for this year?
My family, my warm boots, and hot chocolate.
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
We make homemade pizza every Christmas Eve and then open presents.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Volunteer Holiday Profile: Jacke – Volunteer Order Taker
One great thing about volunteering with Store To Door customers all year ‘round:
I think it's important to work with the same people all year because you really get to know them and they trust us. However, if something happens to them that is really hard also.
All I want for Christmas:
For Christmas I would love to be with my whole family. That happened last year but this year I will only be with my daughter and her family. The other 2 familes live in Atlanta Ga.
What I’m thankful for:
I am so thankful that my family is doing well and not suffering with this economy. I am thankful for my health and all my friends and family. I hope my customers will be with family or friends and not sitting alone this holiday season.
Store To Door at the Twice the Gift store
During the holiday season Twice the Gift (located a the IDS Tower on the 1st fl) sells products from 60 local non-profits and then 85% of the profit goes to those organizations. Store To Door has been selling our cookbooks there and yesterday we were able to help at the store, hand out recipe samples and tell shoppers about our work in the community! As luck would have it, WCCO decided to come by and do a story on Twice the Gift – see the links below for pictures and video including a little bit of Store To Door (our volunteers made it in a few shots!).
Article Link:
http://wcco.com/consumer/twice.the.gift.2.1348572.html
Video Link:
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=71322@wcco.dayport.com
Article Link:
http://wcco.com/consumer/twice.the.gift.2.1348572.html
Video Link:
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=71322@wcco.dayport.com
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