Community Corner
Giving Back In Gulfport: Linda Henderson
Linda Henderson gives back to the community by volunteering at Sophie's Attic Thrift Store every weekend. She is this week's Volunteer of the Week.
Name: Linda Henderson
Hometown: Gulfport
Birthday: January
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Title: Volunteer at Sophie’s Attic Thrift Store
How long have you been volunteering?
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“Four months.”
What encouraged/inspired you to start volunteering?
“I wanted to help out First United Methodist Church.”
What do you like about volunteering?
“Helping people and helping the church, we give back to the community.”
How often do you volunteer?
“Forty hours a week.”
What keeps you interested in volunteering?
“Helping the community and the people who need help.”
What do you like about Gulfport?
“I like that it is a small town. Everyone knows everybody, and we all look out for each other!”
How can the public help your organization?
“By donating any unwanted items to the thrift store.”