I travel every few months to visit family in the Swansboro area and each time I visit I make sure to stop in at the Hem. I can always find a good bargain and even some unexpected treats. I have always been treated very nicely by all the staff I have encountered. I realize that the economy is not that good and many people are out of work. There is NO way the HEM can help everyone, I know they would like too. They do a good job and give it the best they can. I hear people complain about the prices, and I want to tell them that the $150.00 you may have to pay for that washer turns around and goes to pay the electrical bill so you can have LIGHTS to see when you shop, and AC to keep you cool and comfortable while you shop, but most of all most of the money earned in the store goes to Family Assistance to help the needy.
Eastern NC really NEEDS the HEM, and the old saying stands "You will never please everyone", but that does not stop the HEM from trying.
I remember one time I was shopping and a gentleman needed some shoes (BADLY) he found a pair that were $3.00 and he discovered he only had about 75 cents. The HEM Manager came up to the man and GAVE him the shoes and hugged him and said "God Bless You and have a good day MY FRIEND".
How many places do that ????
In my opinion I make a point to shop at the HEM for those reasons and many more.
I say to the complainers and negative people, go and volunteer !!!! and find out how truly good and rewarding the place can be. Stop being mad and judgmental when you may not get the answer you want. They can only help so many, with so much for so long.
and YES.... GOD is in that place !!!!
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