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Popular Central Florida thrift store, damaged by Hurricane Ian reopens for business Monday WFTV [Video]

WINTER PARK, Fla. — A popular Central Florid thrift store damaged by flood waters during Hurricane Ian is set to reopen with new features for its customers.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida (BGCCF) Thrift Store, located on State Road 436 in Winter Park, will reopen for business on Monday after being closed for six months

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After sustaining major flood damage from Hurricane Ian, the community rallied behind the damaged store, contributing volunteer time, merchandise donations, and other support to refurbish the store.

According to a news release, the store contains 10,000 square feet of shopping space and features extensive clothing and housewares departments.

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The new features include an “Antique Alley,” a Retro & Vintage Section, and a Disney Department with new merchandise provided by the popular attraction.

The store provides more than $200,000 in annual …

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen