01/14/2026
Happy New Year Friends!
Hello friends!
I swear every New Year is filled with "Man I can't believe the year already is over. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes at The GOODS, and we wanted to send a simple, clear update as we start off our New Year!
We’re No Longer Mobile
Just a reminder the trailer is officially parked. You can now find us inside Omega at 512 N. Main St, Monday–Friday, 9–5, while we continue transforming our future home at 704 N. Main. Our stand inside Omega is small but pretty stocked with home, health, and self-care items, refills, in-house products, and locally made goods.
Renovations Are Underway at 704 N. Main
The Hillcrest Florist building is getting a new life, but it needs a lot of love. We’re tackling this renovation step by step and building it together as a community co-op space. This shop will become a refill station, local goods marketplace, workshop space, and community hub.
Fundraising is in motion and we are looking to our community to help us get the space up and going. Until larger funding is attained Johnny and I are in there weekly working on- all the smaller things we can accomplish. Like fixing facade, cleaning up and fixing the windows, painting, buidling out the space.
The larger items on the list is plumbing, electrical and now (a recent find) a leaky roof.
Throughout the year, we’ll be rolling out some:
• Limited-run and Special merch drops- Tshirts, tote bags, magnets, buttons etc
• Workshop fundraisers
• Sponsorship opportunities
• A community donation drive
Every dollar goes directly into materials, equipment, and build-out costs for 704 N. Main. If you’ve been wanting to help us push this over the finish line, this the time.
It’s a HUGE ask but if anyone knows a community member that may be willing to help at cost - gives them a shout!
If you’d like to become a supporter or sponsor, just reply to this email and we’ll send the sponsor packet or visit https://www.gimmiethegoods.com/help-us-grow
The GOODS exists because the community wants it, supports it, and believes in it. Thank you for showing up in big and small ways. The future home is coming together, and you’re helping build it.
New In-Shop Items
Our bulk refill shelves are filling out with more:
• Home cleaning products
• Soaps and body care
• Apothecary herbs
• Raw Ingredients (oils, clays etc)
• Zero-waste tools
• Bulk Pantry Goods
Coming soon
- In House Made- Tea Blends
- More salves and body oils
Stop in at Omega to refill your essentials or try something new.
A Community-Built Shop
The GOODS exists because the community wants it, supports it, and believes in it. Thank you for showing up in big and small ways. The future home is coming together, and you’re helping build it.
If you’d like a printable sponsorship sheet, to donate supplies, or to contribute your skills, just let us know.
Upcoming Events!
The GOODS Club Monthly Meetup - (https://www.facebook.com/share/17YMmxvkqc/) (click here for the Facebook event)
5:30-7:30pm @ Carroll County Library
Open House + Member Meeting
Join us for our monthly gathering where members and curious community folks come together to connect, share ideas, and help shape what’s next for The GOODS.
5:30–6:30 PM | Open House
Come by, ask questions, meet members, and learn more about what we’re building. This hour is casual and welcoming. Perfect if you’re new or just want to learn more.
6:30–7:30 PM | Member Meeting
We’ll share updates, discuss upcoming workshops and pop-up events, and talk about ways the community can get involved as we work toward our permanent home at 704 N Main Street.
Non-members are welcome to stay and listen in.
Community Garden Project
At this month’s meeting, we’ll be introducing our Community Garden Project, developed in collaboration with Carroll County Tourism.
This garden will be a shared space for:
Native Pollinators + Education
Community skill-sharing
Welcoming both locals and visitors into hands-on, place-based learning
We’ll be sharing the vision, what’s already in motion, and how you can plug in. Sign-ups will be available for planning, planting, building, and ongoing care.
Launching: Prepped GOODs
A Monthly Pantry Stock-Up Program
We’re also excited to introduce Prepped GOODs, a new monthly pantry stock-up program designed to make staying prepared simpler and accessible and affordable.
Think curated bulk staples, seasonal rotations, and learning with a community that enjoys staying stocked and prepared. At the meetup, we’ll walk through how it works, gather community input as we pilot the program and have signups for our first month's theme- rice and base grains.
Everyone Is Welcome
You don’t need to be a member to attend the open house, and curiosity is always encouraged. Membership is available for those who want a deeper role in shaping decisions, offerings, and the future of The GOODS.
We can’t wait to see you, share what’s growing, and build what comes next together.
All for the GOODS: Fun, Food and Friends!
Shiang-ling
The GOODS: Co-Op & Shop
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