Friday, October 12, 2012
The store, which features items created by artisans from around the world, will hold a special anniversary celebration Saturday.
Debbi Daniel-Wayman first started shopping at the Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn store 25 years ago. She registered for her wedding at the store, which at the time was known for its baskets, coffee and chocolates. More important than what the store sold, was what it offered to help others earn an honest living and that is what made Daniel-Wayman a supporter first, a volunteer second and the store’s assistant manager today. Ten Thousand Villages is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in downtown Glen Ellyn and will hold a special event Saturday to celebrate. And, the anniversary celebration will continue over the next year, Daniel-Wayman said. What first attracted her to the store are ideals it continues to follow: fair trade, sustainable …
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Friday, April 15, 2011
"Celebrating People in Action"
In 1974, former President Richard Nixon released an executive order to establish National Volunteer Week. Since then every sitting president and even local mayors and governors have requested Americans put their efforts toward improving their communities through various outreach organizations. Each year during one week in April, our fellow Americans band together to illustrate the week’s theme and “Celebrate [and become] people in action”. Sponsored by the Points of Light Institute in combination with the Hands On Network, this year’s Week is coming to an end. It’s not, however, too late to get out and do something active! Though we generally encourage volunteerism throughout the year (hello, what’s the theme of this column?!), this is the…
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Ten Thousand Villages store functions mostly on volunteers.
When Kathryn Keller received the newsletter from one of her frequented stores years ago, she never dreamed it would turn into such an important part of her life: “I shopped [at Ten Thousand Villages] regularly, so I got a newsletter from them. One time it was asking for volunteer helpers to cover a Thursday night shift and I thought, ‘I could do that!’ So I did.” Now, many years later, Keller is acting as a volunteer coordinator for the nonprofit. Last Fall, the coordinator at the time announced her departure and Keller volunteered to step up to the plate. Volunteer Debbi Daniel-Wayman shared a similar experience in joining the band of volunteers. “I’ve been an avid shopper at the store since it opened in 1987. I was inspired on a retreat …
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Julie Farrell
10:02 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Thanks for the comment, Ginger - and the compliment :) This was my first visit to the store, but I can assure you it won't be my last! I am completely blown away at all of the time and effort that's put into it, and all of the wonderful things it does for fair trade....the enthusiasm of the volunteers is also quite contagious! more ›