b'The Spouses ofJB MDLThe Spouses of JB MDL Organization is a communityinterest in that club. We also welcome members whoorganization that brings together members of JB MDL towould like to host or become a point of contact for aparticipate in sub-clubs, community events, charitablecertain sub-club or has an idea for an entirely new sub-club. outreach, and support our scholarship program. We are aWe encourage members to volunteer which allows us tonon-profit organization. Our mission is to support our basebetter serve our JB MDL community. We have graciousand local communities through civic involvement and fundsmembers who volunteer their time for events and work ingenerated by sales in our thrift store. The Spouses of JB MDLour thrift store. This is agreat opportunity to give back toOrganization owns and operates the JB MDL Communitythe JB MDL community and make friends at the same time.Thrift Store. The Thrift Store serves as the primary source We have an exciting slate of activities this year. Our of our philanthropic outreach. It is a source of quality,first event, Surviving the First Week of School, kicks off on reduced-priced clothing and home goods for our militarySeptember 9, 2022. This event will celebrate our JB MDL community. All the profits earned at the thrift store are community with free school supplies, games, food, and exclusively used for charitable contributions that benefit theclosing the night with an outdoor movie. We are also looking JB MDL community.forward to continuing the success we had this year with our The Spouses of JB MDL Organizations Cinderellas Closetisannual Trivia Night Fundraiser, which offers $10,000-15,000 a wonderful resource for our community. Through donations ofin scholarships. The scholarship awards will be presentednew to gently used formal wear, we provide wedding dresses,to local graduating military dependent high school seniors ball gowns, prom and cocktail dresses, all free of charge withand local military spouses.Ja simple security deposit. Cinderellas Closet returns theOur organizationis proud to serve JB MDL and the local security deposit once the dress is cleaned and inventoried.community. - Michon Edwards, Spouses Org AdvisorWe have made changes this year to strengthen thefoundation of our organization and to be more inclusive. We have opened membership to active-duty military membersJBMDL Spouses Club Thrift Shopand retirees. We have also shifted to a more family friendlyE 3rd St, McGuire AFBenvironment, which allows members to enjoy activities alongPhone: (609) 754-2368with their families. Additionally, we are dedicated to hostingthriftshopjbmdl@gmail.comsmaller gatherings such as sub-clubs to ensure we offer ahttps://www.facebook.com/SoJBMDLOrgThriftStore/wide variety of activities for members within our organization. http://www.jbmdlspouses.org/thrift-store.htmlThe sub-clubs each have a point of contact or host that continued on page 30will coordinate with the members who have expressed an The Non-Profit Thrift Shop is established for the convenience of the JB MDL community whose profits will be used for charitable projects and organizations. Our governing board is the Spouses of JBMDL Org. We are open to all who have base access.The Thrift Shop is open Tuesday 4-8 pm and Wed. & Thurs. 10 am-3 pm. We are also open the first Saturday of every month from 12-4 pm, unless otherwise noted. Any individual with base access is welcome to shop in our store!http://www.jbmdlspouses.org Americas Publisher donation presentation to The Spouses of JB MDL at Cinderellas(609) 754-2368 Closet facility. From left to right: Andrea WynneAdvisor, Pam WiederholtAdvisor,Rich DmochowskiMARM Project Manager, Christine DolataThrift Store Manager and thriftshopjbmdl@gmail.com Events Coordinator, Diana IvieCinderellas Closet Volunteer.Thank You For Your Service Military Appreciation Resource Magazine 29'