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College of the Siskiyous
Eagle's
Nest Thrift Shop
225 Main Street, Weed
THIS SHOP IS OWNED AND OPERATED
BY
THE COLLEGE OF THE SISKIYOUS FOUNDATION
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EAGLE’S NEST ARE USED TO SUPPORT
COS STUDENT CENTERED ACTIVITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Shop Coordinator: Angel Fisher
Phone: 530/ 938-4663
Fax: 530/ 938-5570
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays , 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monthly
Sales, Friendly Staff, Free Parking, and Lots of Great Merchandise.
Donations are accepted.
Send comments or inquiries regarding
this page to fisher@siskiyous.edu
THE EAGLE'S NEST
IT'S ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY
Weekly Sales
Manic Monday - buy one article of clothing, recieve the second at 1/2 price!
Terrific Tuesday - all children's clothing 1/2 price (excludes infant 0 - 18 months.)
Wacky Wednesday - manager's special, come in to see what is on sale!
Trinket Thursday - buy one trinket ($1 or less) and recieve the second item ($1 or less) free!
Freebie Friday - come in and find the red dot (items will vary each week) and recieve the item free!
Senior Saturday - 1/2 price all clothing for seniors 60 and older.
Volunteers Needed
Do
you like working in an environment that is friendly? Why not volunteer
your time at our shop. Volunteers work four hour shifts once a week.
Or more if they wish. The volunteer staff is
a vital part of the daily operations of the shop. The shop operates
under the same guidelines as any other retail business.
Come and be part of our friendly atmosphere, monthy sales, and low prices. We have monthly lunches, annual Christmas parties, and an annual Volunteers Dinner in the spring. All of our volunters receive discounts on their purchases, play tickets, and much, much more! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Angel Fisher at 938-5373.
Donations
All of our donations come from community donations. Without the help from our wonderful community we would not be as successful as we are.
Donations are accepted Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Items not accepted are TVs, VCRs, computer equipment, children's toys, pillows and mattresses. All donations need to be clean and in good repair. For furniture donations please call Angel at 938-5373.
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To increase awareness of the COS Foundation and its support of the College’s programs and services.
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To offer our students and customers quality clothing at reasonable prices and a pleasant shopping experience.
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To help students and customers find quality used professional clothing as they enter the job market.
- To meet and work together with interesting people for a good cause.
Throughout the fall of 1997 the
College of the Siskiyous Auxiliary Foundation and a group of volunteers
from Mt. Shasta, Weed, Yreka and Lake Shastina came together with a mission
of the heart to help students stay in school and to prepare to enter the
work force. Often students
who have completed their studies are not financially able to purchase
clothing to attend interviews or to purchase needed workplace clothing.
The Foundation wanted to open a quality used clothing shop that would provide this service to the students and help students to stay in school, economically care for their families and their personal needs, as they prepare to enter the job market. They knew they could help students by providing low-cost; quality used clothing for all ages.
To get the project up and running they started by soliciting volunteer staff, looking for shop managers, gathering equipment, used clothing, and merchandise.During this period of organization, Gene and Peggy Greenland, of Mt. Shasta, volunteered to become the shop managers. Together the Greenlands have nearly 90 years retail business experience, a strong sense of community and a commitment to giving from the heart.
The task of building the shop was no small endeavor. In the very beginning there was neither staff nor equipment. Just a dream. If it had not been for Greenland’s sheer determination, and the wealth of experience they shared with the volunteer staff that came from the local community, the Eagle’s Nest Shop simply would not have happened.
Many of the volunteers are retired seniors, all of whom brought a wide array of expertise and experience. They also shared the same mission and vision – helping others succeed.
After the staffing had been completed, letters went out to the local communities asking for donations of equipment and merchandise. The outpouring of help was incredible. In came shelving, racks, telephones, irons and ironing boards, clothing and merchandise.
Once the shop was up and running, new volunteers were gradually added to help the staff. These volunteers included community members who needed to do community service work, and others working under the new Federal Work Program called CalWORKS, along with college students working for work experience credit.
From August through November, the volunteers worked to ready the shop to open by December 1, 1997. The staff received hands-on training from the Greenlands in all areas connected to the operation of a retail business. This included training in clothing preparation, janitorial needs, decorating the shop for all seasonal holidays, telephone etiquette, customer service, and learning how to run an obstinate cash register.
Right on target, the Eagle’s Nest opened its doors to customers on December 1, 1997. And, customers there were….a long, long line of customers. It was apparent that the students and community had awaited the grand opening.The staff provides hands-on, heart-to-heart mentorship to the students, community service workers and CalWORKS employees. The shop is a laboratory for students who work there. The staff role models and teaches transferable workplace skills that can provide employment opportunities in the workforce. Good work skills are demonstrated and expected including, communication, organization, action-oriented motivation, a positive attitude, teamwork, customer service above self, and problem solving skills, are only a few of the outstanding attributes included in the training.
The Eagle’s Nest is a friend and a good neighbor to the community. Prices in the shop range anywhere from 25-cents to $10 for a full-suit. However, the staff sees it as part of their mission to provide free clothing to any child who needs a coat. Clothing and household merchandise are also provided in cases where tragedy, such as a fire, may have left families without clothing or household items. Any time the shop receives a call to help support the needs of others, the staff do so without reservation.
After visiting with the staff at the shop, I stopped by the sorting room to say good day, and in the back room are volunteers sorting clothing and chatting with one another; the front staff are welcoming customers with a smile. As I walk out into the afternoon sun, I can’t help but be thankful for the Eagle’s Nest and to the staff who have made it all possible.
Editors Note: The Eagle’s Nest is located at 225 Main Street in Weed The shop is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are always appreciated, and are also tax deductible. They are accepted during regular business hours. For special arrangements call the Foundation Office at 938-5373. We welcome volunteers, please come by the Shop and meet Angel and the staff, and see what we are all about!
Guest columnist: Dawna Cozzalio, College of the Siskiyous Foundation Director
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The College Foundation Thrift Shop (CFTS) is under the direction of the College of the Siskiyous Foundation Board. It is a non-profit, licensed foundation, whose mission is to support and provide services for student centered needs and activities.
The Eagles Nest College Foundation Thrift Shop as a non-profit agency, is completely staffed by community volunteers. All donations are used to help support the clothing and household needs of students and their families who often live on a very limited income and/or funds while completing their education. The Shop gladly accepts donations of clean clothing, in good repair, small working appliances, baby and children’s clothing, and some furniture. The Eagles Nest welcomes all customers and invites the community to shop in the Thrift Shop.
The Foundation strives to help the College meet the needs of all students, help with the renovation of buildings, and provide educational materials for students. The Foundation also supports and hosts a number of special events for the community, including the College's Performing Arts Series, the summer-long Farmer's Market, the annual Golf Tournament, the annual Country Christmas Craft Fair, the bi-annual dinner auction, and other special events to raise money in support of student centered activities.
Your donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Shopping with us will provide you with quality used clothing, a great shopping experience, and an opportunity to help others. We invite you to visit the Eagles Nest.
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