The welcoming aroma of coffee and a sweet treat of cookies greeted patrons at the Texas County Memorial Hospital Gift Shop last Wednesday. The occasion was its reopening since COVID-19 forced a closure in March 2020.
There is much to choose from, including floral arrangements, apparel, pillows, throws, coffee and cups, home décor, books, bags, jewelry and more.
“It’s fantastic to be back,” said TCMH volunteer Doris Scheuer.
“The gift shop has helped support the hospital auxiliary for the past 30 years. The auxiliary has contributed approximately $60,000 to different projects for the hospital, which were not in the hospital budget,” said Reese Bucher, president of the hospital auxiliary.
Ammie Williams and daughter, Courtney Traw, of 2 Kinds of Krazy, a mobile boutique, provide and stock the inventory.
“Without their input, the re-open would have been difficult,” said Renina Pearce, executive assistant and volunteer services director at the hospital.
Scheuer added, “And they make beautiful bouquets.”
The gift shop is open to employees and patient visitors; however it is still closed to the public. They do accept phone orders and a website will soon be available.
The shop needs volunteers to help staff it from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call the hospital to express an interest.