WACOSA

06/07/2026

💫 Every journey through the stars is made possible by people who believe in the mission.

Thank you to Friend Sponsors Lori & Kyle Schneider for supporting the 2026 WACOSA Bash: Space for Everyone!

Your generosity helps create a welcoming universe of opportunities, inclusion, and connection. We are honored to have you as part of the WACOSA family and grateful for your commitment to making a difference.

Want to help our mission reach new heights? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at www.wacosa.org/sponsorship.

Keep your eyes on the sky—more information about the 2026 WACOSA Bash is coming soon! 🌠

06/05/2026

Come find your summer fun hat and all sorts of other summer goods at ThriftWorks!

☀️😎 Warning: Excessive summer fun may occur at ThriftWorks thrift store! 😎☀️

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of summer fun hats, big smiles, and good vibes. 🌴👒🌺

Our team photo is proof that summer style is about having fun and looking great doing it! Whether you're rocking a floppy hat, a bright shirt, or that one accessory that makes everyone smile, summer is the perfect time to let your personality shine.

How are YOU bringing the fun this summer? 🌞🍉🏖️

06/05/2026

🌟 Today we're celebrating one of the stars in our community, Neighbor Sponsor Peggy & Bruce Bayer!

Thank you for supporting the 2026 WACOSA Bash: Space for Everyone. Your generosity helps create opportunities, foster belonging, and ensure that everyone has a place to shine.

It's amazing what can happen when neighbors come together to support an important mission. Thank you for being part of our constellation of supporters. ✨

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Bash? Visit www.wacosa.org/sponsorship to learn more.

More details about this year's Bash will be launching soon! 🚀

06/05/2026

💙 Looking for a career that makes a real difference?

WACOSA is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to help individuals with disabilities live, work, and thrive in their communities. Every day brings meaningful connections, rewarding experiences, and the opportunity to positively impact someone's life.

✨ Why join WACOSA?
✅ Fulfilling, purpose-driven work
✅ No weekends
✅ No holidays
✅ Free telehealth services
✅ Competitive benefits package
✅ Supportive team environment

If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to build a career that matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of a team that's changing lives every day.

06/03/2026

🚀 Advocacy in action starts with partners like Coborn's, Inc.!

We're excited to recognize Coborn's as an Advocate Sponsor of the 2026 WACOSA Bash: Space for Everyone. 🌌

Your support helps champion inclusion, create opportunities, and ensure that every person has the chance to explore their own unique potential. Because of advocates like you, our mission continues to soar to new heights. ✨

Thank you for helping build a universe where everyone belongs.

Interested in joining our sponsorship mission? Learn more at www.wacosa.org/sponsorship.

More details about the 2026 WACOSA Bash are coming soon! 🛰️

06/03/2026

Proof that work can look this good! 😎📸

Focused faces and friendly smiles; our WACOSA crew (a.k.a. rockstars) were busy working and making things happen. We caught a few candid moments along the way and couldn't resist sharing them with you.

Warning: Excessive levels of teamwork, productivity, and awesome ahead. 👉➡️

06/01/2026

🚀 The countdown to the 2026 WACOSA Bash has begun, and we’re thrilled to recognize Multiple Concepts Interiors, Inc. for coming aboard as a sponsor of Space for Everyone!

Thank you for helping us create an unforgettable evening that celebrates community, inclusion, and possibility for all. 🌟

There’s still room in the galaxy for additional sponsors! Learn more at www.wacosa.org/sponsorship.

Keep watching the skies — more information about the 2026 WACOSA Bash is coming soon! 🛰️

06/01/2026

ThriftWorks thrift store specials for this week! 😊❤️

🎉🛍️ THRIFTWORKS THRIFT STORE WEEKLY SPECIALS 🛍️🎉
June 1–6

Don't miss these great deals all week long!
🔴 Red Tags – 50% OFF all week
👗 Monday: All adult dresses are 50% OFF
🎓 Wednesday: Seniors, students, and military personnel receive 25% OFF their purchase
📚 Thursday: Get 4 books for just 99¢
👕 Friday & Saturday: Red-tagged clothing is only $1.99
(Excludes swimwear and outerwear.)

Every purchase supports WACOSA's mission while helping you save big. Stop by ThriftWorks thrift store and discover amazing bargains all week long!
📍310 Sundial Drive in Waite Park.

05/26/2026

🧀👽 Save the date and get ready for a delightfully CHEESY adventure! 👽🧀

Join us on June 25 at 11:00 AM at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud for the Empowered Stars presentation of CHEESE!!! A Granite City Alien Sing-Along! (The actors are busy rehearsing - see photo!)

This out-of-this-world performance is packed with music, laughs, alien antics, and enough cheese puns to make you melt! 🛸🎶🧀

✨ Admission is FREE!
✨ Part of St. Cloud Granite City Days
✨ Presented by WACOSA and Paramount Center for the Arts

Bring your family, friends, and fellow cheese lovers for a gouda time that’s truly out of this world!

A HUGE thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this event possible:
💙 Stearns Bank
💙 City of St. Cloud, MN
💙 Central MN Community Foundation
💙 Minnesota State Arts Board
💙 Central Minnesota Arts Board

Don’t miss this brie-lliant performance — it’s going to be legen-dairy! 🧀✨