Local Love ❤️
At Great Things in Store, being locally owned means being deeply rooted in our community. Since opening in 2004, we've believed that our role goes beyond offering great products - it's about helping the place we call home thrive.
We choose to sponsor groups and events that benefit children in Cochrane and area, and we are mindful to support causes that celebrate diversity and bring people together. Every purchase you make helps us continue this mission - when you shop here, we give back here.
Our Impact in 2024/25
Thanks to your support, here is a sample of some of the events and causes we have supported over the past year:
Footstock: Gold Sponsor (and proud namesake of The Great Things in Store 18k Corporate & Family Relay!)
Rotary Club’s Monumental Tournament of Aces: event sponsorship/donation of product in kind
Wazin Îchinabi Ti, 'House of Oneness' and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: orange shirt sales proceeds donated to indigenous causes
Cochrane Public Library: prizes for the Summer Reading Program
Cochrane school readathons, grads, fundraising associations, GSAs: prize and auction donations
Local sports teams and associations: contributions to tournament draw tables
Why It Matters
When you shop here, you’re not just supporting a small business — you’re helping provide opportunities, experiences, and resources for the children and families of Cochrane, while celebrating the diversity that makes our community stronger.
Thank you for being part of the difference we make, together.
Requesting a Donation
We love supporting the people and organizations that make Cochrane such a great place to live! If your event or cause primarily benefits children in our community, or celebrates diversity and inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Send us an email to greatthingsinstore@gmail.com with:
- Your organization’s name and contact information
- Your personal connection to Great Things in Store (shopping local is what enables small business to support the causes dear to you)
- A brief description of your event or cause
- The type of support you’re requesting (monetary donation, prize, sponsorship, etc)
- Date(s) of your event or campaign
- Please allow at least 4 weeks before your event for us to review your request
While we’d love to support every request, our resources are limited, so we prioritize causes that align with our focus on children, families, and diversity in the Cochrane community.
A Note About Requests
We love supporting our community — but we’re a small (and mighty!) team, and we don’t have a full-time “donation department.” 😉
That means we can’t always reply to every request. If we’re able to help with your event or cause, we’ll be in touch!
Thanks for understanding, and thanks for thinking of Great Things in Store as part of your community story.