WACOSA

06/22/2026

🛍️ ThriftWorks thrift store Weekly Specials!
📅 June 22–27

💚 Green Tags — 50% OFF all week!

🎓 Wednesday Special:
Seniors, Military Members, and Students receive 25% OFF their entire purchase.

📚 Thrifty Thursday:
Books — 4 for 99¢

👕 Friday & Saturday Special:
Green-tagged adult clothing — just $1.99 each!
(Excludes swimwear and outerwear.)

Stop in and save while supporting a great cause!

📍 ThriftWorks thrift store
310 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387

06/18/2026

It all started with a simple request from Mike.

When WACOSA was creating new bus signs, Mike asked if his photo could be featured on one of them. Fast forward to today, and not only is his picture proudly displayed on the back of a WACOSA bus, but he also helped to install the sign.

Mike teamed up with Bill from our maintenance team to place the sign on the bus, making the moment even more meaningful. Seeing his idea come to life—and being part of the process—was a source of tremendous pride and excitement.

Moments like these remind us all how important it is to listen to the voices, ideas, and aspirations of people. Congratulations, Mike, on seeing your vision roll out into the community!

06/17/2026

The Empowered Stars are kind of a big deal…just sayin’…. Come join us for CHEESE!!! A Granite City Alien Sing-Along. Check out the event page on Facebook for all the details and see what everyone’s talking about! Thank you St. Cloud Times, Heather Mastromarco, Paramount Center for the Arts, Stearns Bank, Central MN Arts Board, City of St. Cloud, MN, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Arts Board and the countless others who volunteer, cheer on, and support the Empowered Stars!

Empowered Stars is bringing an original alien sing-along called 'CHEESE' to the Paramount Center for the Arts.

06/15/2026

🌎❤️ Giving back near and far! ❤️🌎

WACOSA Seniors/Kiwanis Aktion Club members recently volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. They helped label meal bags that will be filled with ingredients and distributed to children around the world. After a great day of giving back they had a Pizza Party to celebrate!

Aktion Club members are dedicated to serving others and making a difference. Through volunteer opportunities like this, they create a positive impact in our community and beyond. We are proud of their commitment to helping others!

06/15/2026

The latest issue of The Buzz is now available!

In this Spring/Summer 2026 edition, you'll meet three inspiring WACOSA clients who are making an impact through their work in the community, read a thoughtful article about one of our staff members titled "Bee the Change You Wish to See," and hear an important message from Executive Director Nancy Betts.

These stories showcase the talent, dedication, and community connections that help make WACOSA such a special place.

Read the full newsletter here:
https://wacosa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1356-WACOSA-2026-Spring-NewsletterDIGITAL.pdf

06/15/2026

Check out this week's specials at ThriftWorks! thrift store! 50% off purple-tagged items all week and special discounts for seniors, military members, and students - there are plenty of ways to save. Every purchase helps support WACOSA's mission of empowering people with disabilities to work and live in their communities. ❤️

Looking for amazing bargains? Stop by ThriftWorks thrift store this week and save!

🟣 Purple Tags – 50% OFF All Week!

📅 Wednesday
⭐ Seniors, Military Members & Students receive 25% OFF their entire purchase.

📚 Thursday
✨ 4 Books for Just 99¢

👕 Friday & Saturday
🟣 Purple-tagged clothing only $1.99 each
(Excludes swimwear and outerwear.)

Every purchase helps support WACOSA’s mission while giving great items a second life. Thank you for shopping local and shopping with purpose! ❤️
📍310 Sundial Dr., Waite Park

06/13/2026

🌟 A stellar thank you to Advocate Sponsor Minnesota Driveline, Inc. for supporting the 2026 WACOSA Bash: Space for Everyone!

Advocate Sponsors help power the journey toward greater inclusion, opportunity, and community connections. Your partnership helps ensure that WACOSA's mission continues to reach farther than ever before. 🚀

We're grateful to have you as part of this incredible crew of supporters.

Want to help launch this year's Bash? Visit www.wacosa.org/sponsorship to learn more.

Stay tuned—more exciting Bash announcements are on the horizon! 🌠

06/12/2026

ThriftWorks thrift store is having a 50% off adult clothing sale, Saturday, June 13th! 👕
Stop by and stock up on summer apparel at half the price! Holly, one of our many amazing ThriftWorks thrift store trainees, is showing off just a few of the great seasonal finds available now.
Sale excludes outerwear and swimwear.
Shop great deals, find unique treasures, and support meaningful opportunities in our community. We can't wait to see you!
📍 ThriftWorks thrift store | 310 Sundial Drive in Waite Park