WACOSA

10/14/2026

We had some very special visitors at WACOSA in Sauk Centre today. Tony and Aaron from the Minnesota State Patrol K9 Elite stopped by with Boba, a hardworking pup training to sniff out explosives. Once Boba completes his training, he'll be putting his incredible nose to work at the Minnesota State Capitol!

We had a fantastic time learning about the training, dedication, and teamwork that go into preparing these amazing K9s for their important jobs. And of course, getting to give Boba some pets was a bonus!

A HUGE thank you to Tony, Aaron, Boba, and the Minnesota State Patrol for spending time with us and sharing such a fun and educational experience! Boba, we think you're destined for pawsome things! 🐾💙 Minnesota State Patrol

10/12/2026

Show Your WACOSA Pride! 💙The WACOSA Wear Store is OPEN!

It's time to gear up and show your WACOSA spirit! All items will feature the WACOSA logo printed or embroidered on the left front.

🛍️ Shop online: www.wacosa.org/wacosa-wear-store
📅 Order Deadline: October 23rd
💻 Online orders only!

Grab your WACOSA Wear before the store closes and wear your WACOSA pride wherever you go!

10/12/2026

This week ThriftWorks! thrift store features 50% off Halloween decor and costumes! Come enjoy some scary good deals!

Halloween is creeping closer, and the deals are getting SCARY good! Check out these great sales this week at ThriftWorks.

🔵 Blue Tags – 50% OFF All Week!
🎃 Halloween Décor & Costumes – 50% OFF All Week!
📀 Tuesday: 4 DVDs for just 99¢
⭐ Wednesday: Seniors, Military Members & Students receive 25% OFF their purchase.
📚 Thursday: 4 Books for just 99¢
👕 Friday & Saturday: Blue-tagged clothing only $1.99 each
(Excludes outerwear.)

Spooky decorations to everyday bargains, there's plenty to discover at ThriftWorks thrift store! Shop early for the best Halloween selection while supplies last. Every purchase supports WACOSA and makes a difference right here in our community. 🧡

📍 ThriftWorks thrift store
310 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN

10/06/2026

🚀 What an out-of-this-world day! ✨

The 2026 WACOSA Bash: Space for Everyone has officially landed, and our hearts are full! 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us, celebrated with us, danced with us, and helped make the day shine. Enjoy these fun photos—and we’d LOVE to see yours! Add your favorite Bash photos in the comments so we can keep reliving the fun.

A galaxy-sized THANK YOU to our guests, sponsors, business partners, volunteers, Board of Directors, many donors, and our amazing WACOSA staff. So many people came together to make this day possible, and we are incredibly grateful for every one of you.

APH - Thank you for being our Event Sponsor and for your continued support of WACOSA!

Together, we made Space for Everyone. 🌎⭐🚀

Until our next adventure…thank you for making this year’s Bash one for the stars! 💙

10/05/2026

Shop, save, and support WACOSA! Check out this week’s deals and seasonal finds at ThriftWorks! thrift store. 👇

🎃 October is here, and ThriftWorks thrift store is full of fall finds and Halloween treasures! From seasonal décor to pieces that might be perfect for your costume, you never know what you’ll discover. Shop early,our seasonal selection is limited and changes quickly!

🟣 Purple Tags – 50% OFF All Week!
📀 Tuesday: 4 DVDs for just 99¢
⭐ Wednesday: Seniors, Military Members & Students receive 25% OFF their purchase.
📚 Thursday: 4 Books for just 99¢
👕 Friday & Saturday: Purple-tagged clothing only $1.99 each
(Excludes outerwear.)

Come see what’s new, find a few fall favorites, and maybe even put together a one-of-a-kind Halloween look! 🍂 Every purchase supports WACOSA and keeps your dollars making a difference right here in our community. ❤️

📍 ThriftWorks thrift store
310 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN

10/03/2026

Mission Control is doing the final preparations before launch! Come and join us the Moose Lodge in Waite Park, today Saturday October 3rd, from 3-6pm. Silent auction, box raffle, live music…and all of us waiting for you to join in the fun! ✨🪐🌖🌎🚀

10/02/2026

🚀 TOMORROW WE BLAST OFF! 🚀

We are over the MOON excited for the 2026 WACOSA Bash: Space for Everyone! 🌙⭐Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 3 from 3–6 PM at the Moose Lodge in Waite Park for an afternoon that’s going to be out of this world!
🎶 Live music
🎟️ More than 70 raffle items
🌟 Silent auction
💃 Dancing
🍹 Cash bar
🚀 And plenty of fun!

⏰ Raffle closes at 5:15 PM
⏰ Silent auction closes at 5:30 PM

And the best part? It’s FREE to join the fun!

So grab your crew, set your course for the Moose Lodge, and come celebrate with WACOSA. We can’t wait to see our whole constellation of friends, families, supporters and community members together under one roof! ✨

09/29/2026

Calling all WACOSA friends and family! ThriftWorks! thrift store is in need of your clean standard size plastic grocery bags. Thank you for your ongoing awesomeness!

🛍️ Got bags? We need them! 🛍️

ThriftWorks thrift store could use your help restocking our supply of standard-size plastic grocery bags! If you have a stash taking over a cabinet, drawer, closet we’d be happy to put them to good use. 😄

♻️ Bring your clean, standard-size plastic grocery bags to ThriftWorks thrift store during regular store hours. We’ll reuse them for purchases and give them another trip out into the world!

Thank you to our wonderful community for always showing up when we need you. 💙

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

09/28/2026

Pumpkin and spice and everything nice! Check out our specials this week at ThriftWorks! thrift store!

🍂🎃 Fall and Halloween are taking over ThriftWorks thrift store! Whether you’re looking for seasonal décor, costume inspiration, or a few cozy fall finds, stop in and see what’s waiting for you. Selection changes quickly, so grab your favorites while they’re here!

🔵 Blue Tags – 50% OFF All Week!
📀 Tuesday: 4 DVDs for just 99¢
⭐ Wednesday: Seniors, Military Members & Students receive 25% OFF their purchase.
📚 Thursday: 4 Books for just 99¢
👕 Friday & Saturday: Blue-tagged clothing only $1.99 each
(Excludes outerwear.)

Come hunt for fall treasures, get creative for Halloween, and enjoy some great deals along the way! Every purchase supports WACOSA and keeps your dollars making a difference right here in our community. ❤️

📍 ThriftWorks thrift store
310 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN