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From Volunteer to Legacy Partner: Leaving a Lasting Impact on the Ministry
UGM operates 100% free from government funding. To effectively serve those in need, we rely on various types of generosity from the community—from...
Meet Senior Elf Jackie, pictured here with one of her junior associates. Jackie loves to give gifts and knows how to do it on a budget. She's a shopper extraordinaire, a deal-hunter, a bargain-finder, but she also has a flair for matching gifts to personalities to make people feel especially loved.
By Jackie Sisco Maker, business consultant
One of my favorite places to shop for clothing and gifts is the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Stores. As I enter, I always feel my heart rate speed up because I know I am inches away from an amazing find. I can honestly say that I have never left the UGM Thrift Store empty handed. My husband can attest to this. But where's the harm? The prices are so great, I can treat myself, sans-guilt. Whether it’s beautiful casual clothing, business attire or something for a night out on the town, I can always find a gem!
Christmas time is one of my favorite times to shop at the Thrift Stores! They have so many beautiful items to choose from for the special people in my life. As I looked for the men in my life, teens, little ones, and special women in my life I found many beautiful items that I can’t wait to give. Here are a few of my favorite finds this week!
Let's take a closer look:
Jackie Maker is a business consultant, offering a range of consulting and coaching services. Find out more at www.jackiemaker.com.
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Union Gospel Mission : January 15, 2020
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Union Gospel Mission : November 19, 2014
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