As you know, people start preparing for the holiday season early. Recently, Amazon held their Prime Days, while Target and Walmart launched their own competing sales. But what if, this year, you and your family celebrated Christmas a little differently—by supporting a great cause with a second-hand Christmas?

Imagine a holiday where all gifts are recycled. Each gift becomes a unique treasure, showing the recipient that you’ve put time and thought into finding something special, rather than just clicking "buy now." It’s a meaningful way to give, while also making a positive impact.

Need a place to start your shopping? We've got you covered! Our Gift and Thrift Store is ready for you, both in person and online. We need more customers; we want more customers! Every purchase you make—whether at the store, on our eBay page, or through Marketplace—directly supports our efforts to provide food boxes, lunches, and other essentials to those in need.

Find us on eBay: Use the user ID acscenter403 to explore our listings.

In other news, you might have noticed a “For Sale” sign up at the 403 Center. After many wonderful years in this space, we're beginning to plan for a new chapter. Our needs have grown, and we’re looking for a larger location to better serve our mission.

The 403 Center has been a blessing to us, but demand continues to rise, and we’re seeking a space that allows us to do even more. We envision a place with:

• A larger public sales area
• Expanded sorting and processing rooms
• Additional accessible storage
• Space for meetings and programs
• More waiting and interview rooms for those seeking direct assistance

With prayerful consideration and discussions with the 403 Board, the MCC Board, and the Conference Office, we believe this move is necessary to continue meeting the needs of our community. We ask that you keep the 403 ACS Center in your prayers during this transition. May God guide us to the right location where we can serve our community and volunteers even better, and continue to share His love through this outreach.

We would love for you to join us in this journey, whether through your time or resources. Consider volunteering a few hours a week, or donating items that could find new homes through our store. Every bit of support makes a difference.

Thank you for your continued love and support.