Category: Volunteers


Following in the Footsteps of Her Volunteer Parents: Meet Jill and Her Husband, Rick

New 2 You volunteers Jill and Rick

Meet Jill and Rick, Tuesday and Saturday volunteers at the donation door. Hear in Jill’s words who they are, what they enjoy, and what a day volunteering at New 2 You looks like. “Rick grew up in Niles, and I…

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Faithful Work at the Holland Home Mission Room

Volunteers Herb and Al at the Holland Home Mission Dock

Thank you, Herb, for your service in volunteering at Raybrook Holland Home’s “Mission Room!” And thank you, Al, for filling in Herb’s shoes as he retires from the role. Before New 2 You opened in 2004, New 2 You established…

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New 2 You – A Student Perspective

Staff spotlight on Lily from New 2 You

“Not a lot of college students have the opportunity to work with so many people who are willing to talk with them and be involved in their lives.” Meet Lily, one of our college students who can work in almost…

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High School Sweethearts to Volunteer Couple: Dot and Henry

Dot and Henry

If you’ve ever been to New 2 You on a Wednesday in the past 21 years, you’ve likely seen Dot and Henry. This couple has been volunteering on Wednesdays since we first opened in 2001, and they’ve played such a…

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Meet Merle, Furniture Department Head

New 2 You volunteer Merle

Have you ever wondered how “Christmas Lane” came to be? That’s a great question for Merle. Each year, he would see Christmas decor scattered around the furniture department, making it challenging to shop for both furniture—which is the department he…

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Meet Carol and Shari, Volunteer Team in the Kids’ Clothing Department

Volunteers Carol and Shari

Ten years ago, Carol was volunteering in the Junior’s Clothing department, preparing items from brands that teens would recognize from the mall. At the same time, Shari had just begun volunteering regularly in the Kids’ Clothing department. As a seasoned…

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Meet Stephanie and Mary, Two Women Growing their Friendship through Volunteering

Stephanie and Mary, two volunteers at New 2 You in Grand Rapids

Meet Stephanie and Mary, two women growing their friendship through volunteering! Just a few months ago, Stephanie and Mary walked into New 2 You to ask if we were in need of more volunteers. Both had experience volunteering at their…

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Meet Nancy, a Volunteer Since Day 1

Volunteer at New 2 You in Grand Rapids

In 2003, Nancy was volunteering at Frederik Meijer Gardens when a few of her friends from church shared with her the vision for a new store called New 2 You. She knew right away this was where she needed to…

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Celebrating our High School Seniors

Class of 2025 seniors who work at New 2 You

Today we are celebrating the Grand Rapids Christian High School seniors, who are graduating today! We are so proud of each of the seniors, and most especially those who have chosen to work at New 2 You as part of…

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Meet Katie, a New Volunteer Making an Impact

New 2 You volunteer Katie

Meet Katie, one of our newest volunteers who is already making an impact in the New 2 You community. Katie’s connection to New 2 You began long before she became a volunteer. When she lived north of Grand Rapids, she…

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