Presho, SD

The name of the Thrift Store has been decided, Thift Store and More. The winning entry was by a local youth, Brody Ness, he has won the $25 in Chamber Bucks. He entered his name at the Farm and Home show in February.
A board has been selected and all the paper work to open a business is starting. The Thriftstore accepted donations from the church rummage sale March 15 and I am already receiving calls on donations of furniture to sell and racks to use.
There was 53 entries to the name contest so the community is getting involved in this project.
Thank you to everyone that is participating in getting the thrift store going.

Please choose 1 or 2 questions in EACH category to address on the blog:

4.  Sustaining action and creating structural change around poverty          

    What structures have been changed that will enable your community to address poverty in the long term?

    Will you monitor and evaluate your community’s progress in reducing poverty?

   What community resources will be needed to sustain the community plan to reduce poverty?

   What additional resources would make a difference in your community’s work to reduce poverty?

11.  Taking action on community

    In what ways is your community operating or working differently?

    In what new or expanded ways are people contributing to your community?

    How are low income involved?

    What structures have been created or changed that will help your community?

    What new partnerships have been created, and what difference have they made for your community?

    Have you learned anything about how nearby communities like yours are taking action to reduce poverty?  Do you see any opportunities to exchange information or combine efforts in this work?

Blogg Training is scheduled for March 31st at the school. We will have a Horizons meeting at 6 and the training will start at 7. We will be offering incentives to High school and Jr High students so please encourage as many people as possible to come. Thank you.

The contest was started at the Farm and Home Show and will continue until March 14th. I have received several replies and am excited for the Thrift Store Board to make a decision. If anyone would like to suggest a name please contact me at 895-2368. We are giving $25 in Chamber Bucks to the winner!!