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Our Stories
Many of our community members and volunteers have remarkable stories that encourage and inspire. We are thankful and grateful to those who have chosen to share their stories below.
Marina’s Story
When I came to Thrive last spring, I was at the lowest point of my life. I had lost all will to live and had made a series of plans to end my life. In working with my doctor, my local representative and Thrive’s therapist, I was introduced to Thrive and their holistic, multidimensional modes…
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Amy’s Story
In the summer of 2012, I returned to Winnipeg from the reserve. I was 4 months pregnant and not employed. I began to job search. Well, I didn’t have luck finding a job. As soon as I told them I was pregnant I was not considered for the position I applied for. I didn’t experience…
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Teddy’s Story
Hi. My name is Adoar. People called me Teddy. This place has really helped me. Helped me quit drinking. The services are good, I didn’t realize til about 2 and a half years later I didn’t drink. I stayed sober. My friend would ask me to go drink and I would say I can’t, because…
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Sean’s Story
I’m 44 yrs old and I’m clean now. I want to start by telling you how I became this man. I now understand how my anger, low self-esteem and wanting to be normal opened the door for addiction and created a person I was not. As far back as I can remember, I knew I…
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Chelsea’s Story
If you’ve been to the Thrive Thrift Shop in the past year, you’ve most definitely seen a bubbly person with a smiley face behind the cash register desk. Chelsea has been with Thrive for over a year, first as a volunteer, then as a paid cashier. “I started volunteering at Thrive Thrift Shop because I…
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Addie’s Story
Addie Schlamp is in her 90s, and has been volunteering with the Thrive Thrift Shop for over 10 years! “I first got involved with the shop the day I walked in with my friend Barb,” explains Addie. “They needed someone to work on Saturdays so I started to do that and the occasional Wednesday. It…
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Phyllis & Margie’s Stories
Phyllis started work in the warehouse part of the Thrive Thrift Shop, sorting and pricing items. Margie joined a little later. Whether on their own, or as a team, they have been amazing volunteers. For instance, when the shop was running short of plastic bags Phyllis and Margie canvassed some of the large stores in…
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