THE LEEWARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Cheers To 10 Years!

6/28/2019

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us yesterday! A special thanks to the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, Selectmen Chuck Takesian, State Representative James Kelcourse, and State Senator DiZoglio’s Aide Lauren LeBlanc

Here’s to 10+ more years!

Ribbon Cutting at Leeward Light!

6/13/2019

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony co-hosted by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Leeward Light Thrift Store's 10 year anniversary!
Thursday, June 27th at 11:30 a.m.

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We Are Hiring! Join Our Team

5/29/2019

Warehouse Assistant/Donation Taker
Location: Newburyport, MA

Hours: 40 Hours Week (Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Warehouse Assistant: Perform material handling and miscellaneous facility maintenance duties as required for “needs of the business.”

Skills/Qualifications:
• Ability to frequently lift and move items typically weighing 50+ lbs
• Highly energetic and able to work at a consistent pace
• Ability to stand and move for long periods of time
• Ability to listen and follow directions
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal instruction once trained
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to help customers and co-workers
• Demonstrate teamwork, compassion and respect
• Outgoing and patient personality
• Solid work ethic
• Ability to report to work on time and as scheduled
• Able to work Tuesday through Saturday
• Effectively communicate our charitable mission, objectives and activities

Responsibilities:
• Unloading heavy cages (of donated goods) from box truck
• Loading heavy cages (of priced goods) onto box truck
• Frequently moving heavy bins, barrels and other large items
• Transporting and emptying barrels of discarded material to outside dumpster
• Testing electronics/ cutting cords/ breaking down cardboard
• Cleaning, sweeping, emptying barrels
• Any special requests “as needed” by Distribution Center Manager(s)

If interested please call Karen at 978-465-1141

Leeward Charitable Foundation Donates $20,000 to Support Community Action Energy Programs

5/4/2019

CAI Newsletter
Community Action, Inc. (CAI) recently received a $20,000 donation from the Leeward Charitable Foundation, a long-time supporter of CAI, to help low income clients who need assistance paying their energy and heating bills.

Tips For The Modern Treasure Hunt For Thrift Store Finds

5/3/2019

HelloHomestead
“I know how expensive pots and pans are,” Werner said. “At our store you pay a dollar or two dollars for something that would be $5 or $20 at the outlets, like whisks and spatulas. The kitchen items that we get are really incredible.”

Day of Caring Volunteer Opportunity

5/2/2019

United Way of York County Maine is hosting a Day of Caring on June 5th.
Please consider signing up and spreading the word to help us refurbish the shed at our store on Route 1! Volunteer Registration will close on May 15th.

Some of the benefits to volunteering include:
• A free t-shirt!
• A free kickoff breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Nasson Community Center in Springvale
• An opportunity to meet great people and learn about local nonprofits in York County!

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Truman Frederick Werner: 4/13/05 - 4/26/19

4/30/2019

One of our original Leeward team members, Truman, passed away peacefully at home Friday evening surrounded by his family.

Truman will be greatly missed. He brought fun and laughter to all who met him and was a regular greeter at both stores.

Everyone who met Truman immediately loved him. He was our original model for many donated items as well as the star of the Leeward calendar.

He was always willing to perform tricks for customers and wore any hat for a photo op. More times that not Truman would end up stealing a stuffed animal or two per shift. Thank you to all the customers and donors that would go out of their way just to visit with him, treats in hand.

Rest easy Truman. There will never be another like you. We send our deepest sympathy to the entire Werner family.

Sharing The Love

4/5/2019

One of our volunteers found this sweet little note in a bag of donations this morning,

"hope you enjoy
what I had once
I wish I could do
more love a 3rd grader"

Thank you so much for thinking of us.
We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Spring Has Officially Sprung

4/2/2019

Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of clothing, furniture and household items scattered throughout your home? Use this upcoming weekend to start cleaning!

Bring any of your unwanted items to us! By donating to Leeward you are helping turn these items into funds for local charities, such as food pantries and home heating assistance programs, in Essex and York County communities.

Leeward receives a wide range of items on a daily basis.
Below is a list of common donations typically found in our stores:

Children's/Baby's Clothing
Dress Shirts
Pants
Jackets, Sweaters, Sweatshirts
Ladies’/Men’s Suits
Dresses
Skirts/Shorts
Sports Wear
Shoes
Jewelry
Handbags
Artwork
Kitchenware
Furniture

Donations may be dropped off at either of our retail locations.

Drop offs can be made Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM
or Sunday, 10:00AM to 3:00PM.

Please take a moment to review our donation criteria.

All donations made to Leeward Thrift Stores are tax deductible.

Leeward Landing Celebrates 10 Years

2/14/2019

Leeward Landing opened its doors on February 14, 2009. Since 2009, Leeward Charitable Foundation has donated $2.5 million dollars in cash and donations to local food pantries, home heating assistance programs and scholarships in Essex County, MA and York County, ME!

Together, we have fed, clothed and comforted thousands of our York neighbors in need. We couldn’t have done it without YOU! MANY HEARTFELT THANKS YORK COUNTY!

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