After 16 years, Beebe Healthcare’s Auxiliary will close the Treasure Chest Thrift Shop at the Midway Shopping Center, Lewes, at the end of April..
Auxiliary volunteers have contributed over 420,000 hours of service to the Treasure Chest, generating close to $5 million for the purchases of equipment for Beebe.
“The Auxiliary has been blessed with so many great members and leaders over the years. We are committed to transforming the Auxiliary going forward,” said president Wendell Alfred. “The auxiliary is thankful for all of its volunteers, customers, and contributors who have generously supported this endeavor. We look forward to announcing future efforts to support our local nonprofit community healthcare system.”
“Mike Clemmer and Wendell Alfred had the vision of opening up a thrift shop and the ‘Treasure Chest’ was born,” said Tom Protack, president Beebe Medical Foundation. “For over 16 years, volunteers, donors, shoppers, and team members have frequented the shop to support Beebe Healthcare. Almost eight years ago, I was honored to be a part of the Treasure Chest team. The spirit of camaraderie, the appreciation of the community and the goodwill at the Treasure Chest was contagious.”
No reason for the closing was cited in a release from Beebee.
Beebe has been undergoing a major expansion and is now the largest employer in Sussex County.
