MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Just in time for the holiday season, Grand Staff Gift Boutique is celebrating a fresh start downtown after a decade in Buhler.
The boutique, which helps support the construction of a school in eSwatini, Africa, has moved into a new storefront at 408 N. Main Street. After taking possession of the building on October 10, staff and volunteers spent weeks transforming the space, removing a drop ceiling to reveal original tin tiles, pulling down paneling to expose antique brick, and making other renovations to bring out the building’s historic charm.
"We needed more foot traffic and sales to speed up the process of building our school in eSwatini,” the ministry shared, adding that the move to downtown Hutchinson offers a promising opportunity to expand their mission and reach new supporters.
Though renovations pushed their timeline to the last minute, the boutique is ready to welcome the public during a two-day Christmas Open House on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8. Normal business hours will begin the following week on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Donations of gently used items will also be accepted starting on November 11.
“We’re so excited about sharing our new space with our customers and the new friends we’ll make now,” the ministry said.
For more information, follow Grand Staff Ministries on Facebook or their website.