In my professional life, I never planned, or even imagined, managing a thrift store. Nor did I ever realize the importance of these kinds of stores. The many rewards that I personally receive, and those my staff have shared with me, in being able to help others, are immeasurable, continued Greenland. The communities of Siskiyou County are very supportive. Many times the word goes out, that the Eagle s Nest is in need of coats, or running low on children s clothing, in need of .
Most donations are clean and in good repair.
Any of the donations that are not appropriate for the shop do not go unused. Those items are stored. Then they are picked up by a company located in Medford, Oregon and packed for shipment to third world countries. It is very gratifying to be able to help train students for employment. When our staff leave here, they take with them employable workplace skills, shared Gene Greenland.