The Unity Shoppe is celebrating its 100th Anniversary! The nonprofit's “Yesterday ~ Today and Tomorrow” theme will showcase the businesses and individuals of all ages and backgrounds that have created an incredible community effort, one of staggering proportions and unique in all of America.
Kenny Loggins will perform with his band on Wednesday, September 7, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theatre. Jimmy Messina will be joining for songs reminiscent of their iconic years; Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys will be singing; with plenty of surprises in celebration of Unity’s 100 years of “neighbors helping neighbors”.
Pearl Chase began the companionate effort in 1917 with three committees that provided groceries for needy families at Christmas, toys for children even if they were used and broken, and a useful remembrance gift for seniors. Currently Unity Shoppe is a familiar “brand” and a household name largely due to the Annual Unity Telethon the second Saturday of each December with Kenny Loggins. This year will be the 30th Anniversary of Kenny’s involvement, and his advocacy has brought community awareness to this nonprofit.