We are Cherish Center

Denise is a treasured staff member at Cherished Again, working here since May, 2023.  What Denise loves most about her job is meeting all of our customers she assists at the front counter, and working for a great cause with the mission of Cherish Center. In her spare time Denise loves traveling, rescuing cats, going […]

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Meghan has been a vital part of Cherished Again since 2017. What she enjoys most about her job is seeing all the different donations that come in. She loves working with all of her co-workers and store volunteers. Meghan enjoys reading a good book and spending time with her daughter and family when she is […]

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Anita’s southern charm has made her a beloved staff member at Cherished Again. She is also our devoted green thumb helping keep our plants alive and thriving. The people are Anita’s favorite part of her job. When she is not at work, she loves watching “Gunsmoke” over and over again. Learn more about our mission […]

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Lori has been the Office Manager at Cherish Center since August 2021. She brings ministry experiences to her position and oversees the front-office operations, supports the Executive Director and staff team, and assists with fund-raising events. Lori loves being a part of the impact Cherish Center has on the community, the lives of young mothers […]

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Barb has quickly become a valued staff member at Cherished Again, being here since September 2021.  She loves visiting with all of the customers and seeing the treasures they purchase at the check-out counter.   When Barb isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two cats, a dog, and hanging out in their yard.  […]

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Jennifer was hired as Financial Administrator for Cherish Center in March 2020 (a week before the pandemic hit!) and is a huge blessing.  God has gifted her with many abilities which she loves applying to her daily tasks at the Cherish Center.  What she loves most about her job is serving others, especially the women […]

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Since 2019 Pat has been a fundamental part of Cherished Again.  What she enjoys most about her job at Cherished Again is the customers and working alongside her co-workers.   Pat loves knitting and gardening in her free time and spending time with her grandchildren, family, and dogs.  […]

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Jeremiah has been a blessing as a staff member to Cherished Again.  He loves helping customers discover donated items that have been used up or forgotten and showing their value to others who are interested in them.      Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his two children, girlfriend, and parents.  He is interested in science, rockets, space, […]

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Warren has been our Operations Manager since 2010.  He manages all facets of Cherished Again, our second-hand store, and is in charge of the care and maintenance of Cherish Center and Cherish House.  What he loves most about his job are the customers he gets to visit at the store and all of his co-workers.  […]

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Amy comes to Cherish Center with a history of partnering to develop family-centered programs. She has worked on state-wide initiatives including Parent Partners and Family Team Decision Making and has started Parents as Teachers and Parent Cafe programs in several Iowa communities. She holds various certifications, including National Family Support Specialist and Parents as Teachers […]

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