BCI Students Learn to Pay It Forward

BCI Teacher Lori Ervin was looking for a meaningful way for the students in her Business Management course to get involved with a few charities.  The Wish Closet was selected by Andrew Opper, Humza Quershi, Dylan Teeple, Kristen Ziechange, Zach Morrison, Mitch McIssac, Jillian Hunt, Justin Robinson and Levi Myers as their charity to support.  The students arranged a Zumba event and gathered gently used clothing for the Wish Closet.

Several dozen bags full of clothing were gathered by the Zumba team and donated to the Wish Closet.

The student team also very kindly donated a $25 Tim Horton's gift card to Betty Finley, the Creator of the Wish Closet, for her volunteer team to enjoy a coffee for all of their hard work and dedication. 

Thank you Andrew, Humza, Kristen, Levi, Zach, Mitch, Jillian and Justin for Paying It Forward in your community and thank you Lori for allowing your students this opportunity to learn about giving. In the words of Margaret Meade:

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

Kristen Pays It Forward

Kirsten Sowa delivered bags and bags of items to Major B on January 7th. She was very, very impressed by the reception and the tour she received. Kirsten has received a wonderful response from friends and family who have donated. She returned the following day with 2 vehicle loads of items. These included household items , toys and clothing.

 

Kirsten has shared the brochure and information and enhanced people’s awareness about the Wish Closet. Thank you Kristen for your generosity and for championing our cause.

 

Teen Parenting Visits the Wish Closet

On May 6th, the Wish Closet once again hosted the Teen Parenting Program. This is always a very special night for the Wish Closet and has been a twice yearly tradition since 2008.

 

 

We had 14 moms and 11 children visit the Wish Closet for this very special night.  Two ladies were invited to join the group tonight that were in the Wish Closet shopping. All of the moms left with special gift bags and were happy with the door prizes they won.