If you are seeking to fulfill a crafty itch, have a pile of donatable goods after spring cleaning, or simply wish to help the community in a creative way, look no further than Upsy Daisy Creative Reuse Center, located at 3261 George Washington Memorial Highway in Hayes.
The new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, associated with Bethany United Methodist Church, opened early last month with the purpose of helping support missions in the Gloucester County area through the money it raises. The center sells donated arts and craft supplies for a discounted price, and also has some finished products for sale.
In addition to its monetary support of causes in Gloucester, Upsy Daisy is also a place for craft supplies to be repurposed or remade into something new. One goal of the nonprofit is to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.
Upsy Daisy would also like to make supply donations to teachers and students, hold craft classes and demonstrations and create craft packs for children.
In all these way...