Our customers amaze us every day! To show how much we value each one of you, we’re highlighting a recent donation we made. Scott Glidden of Bethesda Thrift Shop in Minnetonka, Minnesota, reached out to us. Bethesda Lutheran Communities runs the thrift shop, and we were proud to support their mission.
“They are a Christian organization that provides homes for people with developmental disabilities across the country. They create connections that support people on their journey to live the best life possible.”
Glidden shared the following mission statement with us. “(We are here) to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ.”
Donation Product: Mighty Badges
Coller Industries provided a donation of Medium Plus Mighty Badges to Bethesda Thrift. Each badge comes with a reusable, metal back plate, a printable insert, and a plastic lens that snaps onto the back plate to make the whole system work. This product is a wonderful option for those who need a quick, reusable name badge for volunteer positions.
“We use your name badges to recognize our volunteers for their hours of service. Some of our volunteers have over 19,000 hours, so they are very proud of their badges,” said Glidden. “The volunteers have just loved them in the past, and it is nice to see how much it means to them to give them one. I always let them know that Coller Industries gave them as a donation.”
Glidden describes Bethesda Thrift as “a place that welcomes volunteers who help support our mission. We pride ourselves with the fact that we have paid staff and volunteers with disabilities working in our store. We have demonstrated that people with disabilities have different skills and abilities and are able to have meaningful jobs in our community, and we have helped many of them find stable rewarding employment.”
Bethesda Lutheran Communities is a national leader in providing homes and support. They promote awareness, and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The thrift shop operates in 14 states with more than 300 program locations. They succeed through the passion of their employees and volunteers who make a difference every day in the lives of those they support.