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Take What You Need, Be Kind, Pay It Forward

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM

SPEAKER: BREANNA ADAMS, B.S. Seven years ago, the Erie Free Store opened its doors. Breanna Adams, the coordinator of Erie Free Store, will share the journey from then to now – from reading about the "free store" idea in a newspaper article, to volunteering at a store that serves hundreds of local families. Join for a look at successes, challenges, and some of the "Monday night magic" that waits for shoppers each week. Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State Street, Erie, PA 16508 Date/Time: Wednesday, August 7 12-1:30PM Admission: FREE, Lunch, $5.00. (Please register 48 hours in advance if purchasing a lunch. There will not be extras available at the event.)

For more information, please visit https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/take-what-you-need-be-kind-pay-it-forward-how-the-erie-free-store-inspires-and-fulfills-a-need-and-builds-our-community or call 814.459.8000

Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St, Erie, PA 16508
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Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 9
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