Sandy O: Healing and Giving Back
Joining as a cashier in 2023, Sandy was drawn to FROM through recommendations from friends in a grief support group. She sought both to contribute and to find a sense […]
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Entries by Haley deVries
Pat: The Medical Loan Sisterhood
Pat Grooters found more than a volunteer opportunity at FROM; she found a sisterhood. “All of FROM’s values fit the community; it is hard to pick one!” she says. However, […]
A Lowell Treasure: Theresa’s Quarter-Century of Service
Imagine a friendly face, always ready to lend a hand. That’s Theresa Mundt, a true gem of Lowell, who’s been brightening lives at FROM for 25 years. Since 1998, she’s […]
Meet Debbie Bradley: Crafting Kindness in Lowell
Debbie Bradley’s story at FROM started with a simple potluck and a neighborly nudge. In 2019, she found herself at FROM seeking assistance for her daughter, Kristin, and quickly discovered […]
Educators Helping Educators
Kim and Bev are the dynamic duo behind the Teacher Supply section at Treasures Thrift Store. They curate an inviting space that keeps customers coming back. Their goal is to […]
The Need for Affordable Housing in Lowell
“Unstable housing causes increased stress and anxiety, high rates of absenteeism, difficulty completing homework, and difficulty focusing when in school,” said Nate Fowler, Lowell Area Schools Superintendent. We talked to […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Jayne M
Jayne started shopping at the FROM thrift store years ago. “I LOVE shopping at FROM,” she excitedly explains, “I’ve gone to so many thrift stores in other Michigan cities and […]
Making Waves: Flat River Outreach Ministries’ 2024 Impact
2024 was a year of significant growth and impact for Flat River Outreach Ministries. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors, we were able […]
Welcome, Haley!
We’re excited to introduce Haley, our new Development Coordinator! She’ll bring her talents to our event planning, marketing, and donor relations efforts. Haley has held several other development positions at […]
Christmas Distribution 2024: A Shining Success
This year’s Christmas Toy Store and Food Basket programs was a heartwarming success! A total of 257 families with 437 children registered, with adults shopping, free of charge, for Christmas […]
