Why I Ran for the Board: Part II

9/10/2021 Esteban de Dobrzynski- Appointed 2021 Since I heard from the Co-op, I knew I wanted to be part of it. I have been shopping at the Co-op even when I was living in downtown DC, and enjoying its bulk section since then! When I …

Why I Ran for the Board: Part I

9/1/2021 As we approach the election season for Co-op Board of Representatives, read about why the current Board members decided to run: Elizabeth Teuwen- Elected 2020 I wanted to become a Board member as a way to say thank you to the Co-op, my family’s …

August Newsletter

It’s been a tough month for the Co-op. In late, July we lost a dear member of our community – long-time cashier, Michele Byrd.  While we continue to mourn, we have also been reminded how caring our community is. If you haven’t had a chance to leave …

Board Updates – August 2021

8/13/2021 by Bob Gibson Renewing the Contract of GM Mike Houston The TPSS Board of Representatives is pleased to announce that Mike Houston has agreed to a new contract to continue serving as the General Manager of the Co-op for another three years, beginning September …

Becoming a Vendor at the Co-op

8/11/21 by Toni Tileva Have you ever wondered how local, small vendor items make their way onto the Co-op’s shelves?  It might be easier than you think! It all starts with doing a little research and introducing yourself to us. “Do a little research, and …

8/11: Closed 9am-1pm

The store will be closed on Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 am to 1 pm so that staff may have the opportunity to celebrate the life of Michele Byrd.

TPSS Mourns the Loss of Michele Byrd

TPSS Co-op is taking up a collection to help support Michele’s family at this difficult time. You can contribute by clicking on the Donate button.  7/26/21 TPSS Community, I’m writing with a heavy heart as we learned over the weekend that Michele Byrd has passed …

July Newsletter

Our spring was eventful (in some interesting ways), and our summer is shaping to be eventful, too, in all the good ways.  Happy Summer! Our Covid-19 protocols have changed a little bit. We no longer have limited entry (so no more lines-yay!). We don’t require …

Statement on NDC Termination Notice Rescission

6/4/21 NDC last evening rescinded its May 15 Notice to the Co-op to cease using the City lot for deliveries and to vacate the lot by May 15. This follows a ruling issued on June 13 by the Circuit Court granting a preliminary injunction that ensured …

Happy Birthday To Us

6/4/21 “If you’re going to be late, make an entrance” I started composing this email over 6 months ago, excited to celebrate the fact that January 17th 2021 was the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Sligo Avenue Co-op store. Then life threw me …