WAYNESVILLE, NC and KNOXVILLE, TN - On Saturday, September 6, the Mast General Stores in Waynesville and Knoxville will donate 10% of the day’s sales to benefit the efforts of the Friends of the Smokies. Guests can also round up their purchases to the next dollar Monday, September 1 – Sunday, September 7, to provide additional support for the friends.
"Our Friends Day partners play an important part in the stability of our communities," shared Lisa Cooper, Mast Store's president. "They activate individuals and businesses around a local treasure to not only build, save, or improve it but also to strengthen the community itself."
Friends Day started in 2008. Mast Store has celebrated and supported these organizations' efforts because they are an important part of what makes our hometowns special for residents and more welcoming for visitors.
The Friends of the Smokies is the official nonprofit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its work supplements national park programs and provides resources for projects that would otherwise go unfunded, including the rehabilitation of popular trails, preservation of historic structures, and conservation of wildlife habitats.
Stop by the Mast Store on Friends Day to learn more about the Friends of the Smokies and how you can provide even more support with your time and talents.
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