WAYNESVILLE, NC - In September, Mast General Store celebrates a group of friends who move the community forward with actions that create beautiful spaces, boost our economy, tell our shared stories, and bring us all together. Mast Store Waynesville will donate 10% of sales on September 12 to support the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests can RoundUP their purchases to the next dollar to provide even more support September 7-13.
Friends Day has been on Mast Store’s calendar since 2008, and this group of friends, like the Friends of the Smokies, is a part of the mix helping our communities be more livable, interesting, and special.
“Friends Day supports people and organizations in our communities that steward, uplift, and energize efforts that improve our quality of life,” said Ryan Robinson, Mast Store’s corporate responsibility and community partnerships manager. “So much of what these groups do seemingly happens magically because their volunteers are passionate and engaged. But if they weren’t there, we would surely notice a difference in where we live.”
The Friends of the Smokies works with the National Park Service to support initiatives in five categories within the Park, including resource management and science, environmental education, the Volunteers in Park program, facilities management, and visitor experience.
“We particularly appreciate these organizations for their ability to not only engage our community members, but our staff as well. As an employee-owned business, engaging staff in these efforts helps preserve the essence of a community general store,” shared Robinson.
Stop by on Friends Day to learn more about Mast Store’s partners and how to get more involved with projects that interest you.
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