Capital Record

Diakonia Thrift Store Leader Addresses Ocean Pines

Worcester County (Maryland) is blessed to have Diakonia helping to take care of people facing housing crises. The organization has an emergency shelter available as a stopgap measure while finding permanent housing for those in need.

Diakonia, a Greek word, translates as “Service to Others,” an organization in concert with Kiwanis.

Funding and support are provided by various sources, one of which is Diakonia’s Thrift Store located in West Ocean City. Thrift Store Coordinator Dawn Wise (pictured below with Kiwanian Bob Wolfing) was the guest speaker at the April 26 Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City weekly meeting. She detailed the operation, including what items they accept and how the public can donate and volunteer.

Diakonia picks up furniture donations locally but all other items are accepted by drop-off at the Donation Center behind the store on Wednesday through Friday from 10-3, when the store is also open. The store is open on Saturdays, but donations are not accepted then.

– Submitted by David Landis