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4 JUNE 2, 2021
Thrift Shop Reopens June 5
Submit Stories Area On Teachers
yond textbooks and last a lifetime,” states June Moto- kawa, HEA board president. “Each and every one of us has probably had a teacher who changed our mind- set, our confidence in our- selves or the course of our future. Especially this year, as teachers and professors have worked harder than ever during the pandemic, we hope that the communi- ty will join us in honoring the amazing teachers, pro- fessors, coaches and school administrators that we have in Hawaiʻi.”
HEA also invites the pub-
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Fans of digging through treasure troves of goods can look forward to an enlarged thrift shop at Central Union Church Windward, located at 38 Kāneʻohe Bay Drive — across ‘Aikahi Park Shopping Center. This Satur- day, the beloved showroom that has now tripled in size will welcome shoppers back with a grand reopening June 5.
Hawai‘i Education Asso- ciation recently launched a social media campaign, ti- tled #MyAwesomeTeacher, to celebrate local educators who fill vital roles in the lives of future generations.
lic to donate to its scholar- ship funds that benefit those in the teaching profession. In the past 20 years, HEA has awarded more than $300,000 to hundreds of re- cipients.
That means more space for more items and organizers are excited to welcome re- turning customers and newcomers alike.
For this, the nonprofit is asking the community to submit stories, memories and photos of teachers — from preschool to college — who made a difference in their lives. The pieces will broadcast through HEA’s social media platforms, newsletters and website.
A nonprofit organization, HEA — which celebrates a century of service this year — is dedicated to strength- ening excellence in educa- tion through the teaching profession.
“We have everything,” says Joan Bennett, an organizer for the thrift shop.
“(You’ll find) furniture, collectibles, Jap- anese silk pieces, clothing, electronics, even vinyl records and so much more.”
To submit a story, visit hawaiieducationassocia- tion.org, or post it on social media using the hashtag #MyAwesomeTeacher.
The thrift shop will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays — donations are accepted during those times, as well.
“The lessons we learn from our teachers go be-
Bennett adds that people who want to do- nate and can’t come down to the thrift shop, as well as those who would like to possibly have furniture picked up from their home, may call her at 808-398-2691 to make ar- rangements.
Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai‘i conversations, learn about community re-
Given that donations continue to come in, shoppers can expect new fun finds to be dis- covered each week.
hosts a free, virtual workshop, 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 11, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 12.
sources and develop resilience in their lives. “We can learn to recognize the warning signs of people who are hurting and help them to be heard,” states Rachelle Chang, executive director of Samaritan Counseling
Proceeds from the sales made at the thrift shop will benefit the church’s scholarship fund, food pantry and other ministries.
From furniture and kitchenware to electronics and collectibles, there’s lots to browse through at the thrift shop at Central Union Church Windward. PHOTOS COURTESY JOAN BENNETT
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