Take What You Need, Be Kind, Pay It Forward: How the Erie Free Store Inspires and Fulfills a Need and Builds Our Community
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.)
Parking: lot behind building, State Street, 33rd Street, 32nd Street, French Street
Breanna Adams, B.S., serves the community as the coordinator of the Erie Free Store. In this volunteer role, Breanna helps to ensure a positive experience for volunteers, shoppers and donors within the store. She is an alumnae member of the Jefferson Educational Society Civic Leadership Academy and a proud new board member of The Nonprofit Partnership. Breanna has built a career as the Director of Environmental Health Services at Erie County Department of Health. Her favorite role is within her family as a mom, wife, and sister. You can often find her and her family taking in all that Erie has to offer at various community events.
