OutFITters Thrift Store - Manchester, NH

#ServeWithSNHU

What Went Down: On April 17, 2017, SNHU community members visited OutFITters Thrift Store to sort and organize clothing, housewares, and other donated items and prepare them to be sold on the sales floor. Other special projects included stocking racks, creating displays, dressing mannequins, or even general cleaning. Volunteer support ensures that the stores run smoothly and stay profitable. 100% of the proceeds from OutFITters goes directly towards funding Families in Transition's housing services. Learn more about Families in Transition on their website.

Staff volunteer Daryl Arsenault said in addition to helping inside the store, some volunteers were cleaning the grounds outside. He said, "for me personally, the best part was when two small girls asked if they could help us clean up outside picking up trash. They were so excited that we said yes. We decided to give them gloves to wear just like we had so they wouldn't feel left out. They wanted to know if they could do it again with us and when we would be coming back. The girls were living in the transitional housing and I felt so blessed to have them help."

Share Your Story: Remember to use #ServeWithSNHU to join the movement and share your experience on social media throughout the event, and you can always give us more details on the Share My Story page.  You can also get some super cool SNHU swag (order by May 7!) to make sure those photo opps are full of Penmen Pride! And, feel free to view and add your photos to the official SNHU Global Days of Service photo album on Google Photos! 

Ask Questions: Staff member Sara Telfer is your volunteer project leader for this event. If you have general questions about SNHU Global Days of Service, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement. And, check out more ways to get engaged with the SNHU community!