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The Store Next Door Project Growing up isn’t easy, especially when life at home doesn’t provide for the basic needs of young humans. That is where the Store Next Door Project steps in and provides basic tangible goods, academic support, emotional support, and service referrals for students in all grade levels. The mission statement of the SND Project is to eliminate barriers surrounding education for youth experiencing homelessness, displacement, and high mobility within Lewiston. By addressing students’ basic needs, the goal of achieving academic success once again may be within reach. Students formerly homeless, at risk for homelessness, and pregnant/ parenting teens also receive support through this project. The SND Project is completely non-profit and does not receive any state or federal aid. SND is operated by Jamie Caouette and Katie Krantz, who both have huge hearts! Amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, John Morrison, one of the co-owners of Cure Cannabis Co., learned of the SND Project and decided Cure should be involved. John is an active community member, business owner, candidate for state representative of District 60 this year, and has always been big on giving back. Seeing how they could assist, co-
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owners/father-son duo “Big” John Morrison and Johnny Morrison attended an informational meeting. Neither had an idea of the horrifying statistics and truths surrounding youth homelessness in the Lewiston area. Knowing how loyal and supportive a patient base Cure has, they knew that by educating their community they would be equally as eager to be a part of the solution. Recently, Cure organized a raffle to benefit the SND Project, which included a Louis Vuitton bag filled with medical cannabis products for patients only. Members of both Cure and The Healing Community MEDCo. also joined forces in October and operated a voluntary toll to both raise awareness and money. The team at Cure believe that “life always comes full circle and at some point it’ll be your time to give back.” By supporting the SND Project, they can help change the lives of these students and assist them to create bright futures. The Store Next Door project relies 100% on our community to meet the basic needs of over 300 youth experiencing homelessness who are living in Lewiston each year. If you would like to donate to this cause, please visit http://bit.ly/Store_Next_Door or visit their facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/SNDLHS/.
