6 Thriftworthy Gifts for a Happy Wallet this Holiday Season
The Holidays can really take a hit to your pocketbook. According to Star News Online, “The average person will spend $805 during the Holiday season.” The good news is, DIYing is in, and it can save you some serious cash. Plus, you get to play the...
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Holiday Craft Projects Made with Thrift Store Finds
Halloween Candy Basket ThriftWorks! thrift store often has a lot of baskets in stock. Decorate these baskets with your kids to create something unique instead of using the standard plastic store-bought counterparts. If you stay home to pass out candy, create a larger...
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WACOSA Artists Work Hand-In-Hand With Local Painter To Create New Mural
You can’t miss it. A bright mural, a mosaic full of color, now hangs permanently in WACOSA’s North Program area. The new artwork was made possible, in part, by award-winning local artist Dan Mondloch, as a WACOSA artist in residence through a Central Minnesota Arts...
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The Importance of a Balanced Work Life
Not only do we like to keep you up-to-date with the happenings at WACOSA, we also like to explain the values and goals that WACOSA keeps and strives to achieve. This month, Executive Director Steven Howard writes about his experience over the last nine years at WACOSA...
read moreCelebrating Our Fourth Anniversary at Thriftworks!
In case you haven’t heard yet, IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! ThriftWorks! is turning four years old this month. To celebrate our anniversary, we’re reflecting on how ThriftWorks! contributes to the community. Employment Opportunities ThriftWorks! works with our parent...
read moreCollateral Damage: A Message from our Executive Director
A man sits in his wheelchair at the front door of his residence, jacket in hand, waiting for the bus to come to take him to his center-based work program. The bus will not be coming today. It remains unclear when, or if, the bus will come again. The man has...
read moreEnjoy Your Job and Make A Difference at WACOSA
Are you looking for a meaningful job that will provide a positive impact on the lives of others? Does working in a fun team environment with health insurance options interest you? Consider a rewarding career with WACOSA! Below, you’ll find a testimonial by Ann...
read moreUsing the Concept of “Hygge” to Combat Minnesota Weather
Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish concept that has become all the rage in the U.S. in the last year. According to The New Yorker, the Danish define the word as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment...
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Top Thrift Store Flipping Finds to Watch For
When you walk into a thrift store, you never know what you might find. Some customers are looking for something specific and others are looking for those second-hand items that they can flip and turn into something useful or extra spending money. There are some common...
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Volunteer Opportunities at WACOSA
Volunteering at WACOSA has many benefits. Your volunteer efforts are felt by our staff, our clients, and, or course, by you! If you would like to get more involved in volunteer work this year, WACOSA has plenty of opportunities available. Read more about some of these...
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