Fall 2026

Manager of the Discovery Shop Chloe Cuevas and her staff work with nearly 60 volunteers - the heart and soul of the shop which raises funds for cancer research. T he American Cancer Society Discovery 7hop in Pacific +rove stocOs pre loved goods that sometimes rival established depart ment stores in terms of variety. On any given day, customers might find high Uuality e biOes, artworO or antiUue furniture. The store features Oitchenware and home goods. Clothing, shoe and Newelry selections get updated regularly. 7tore 1anager Chloe Cuevas and her small staff worO with nearly volunteers who accept donations, organi^e displays and worO the register. 7ome volunteers have supported the (iscovery 7hop for more than years. ±They are really the heart and soul of the operation,² Cuevas says. Community members donate gently used items to the store, and net proceeds from items sold fund %merican Cancer 7ociety research, advocacy and patient support programs. The boutiUue’s generosity e\tends beyond financial giving. ;hen the store receives items it can’t sell, the team distributes them to area nonprof its. There’s a rewards program for freUuent shoppers, and customers looOing for something specific can Noin the store wish list°a volunteer will call if that item comes through the doors. ±;e liOe to maOe sure customers are seen and heard,² Cuevas says. ±;hen they’re here, we Nust show Noy and gratitude and thanO them for choosing us.² The Discovery Shop is located in the Country Club Gate Center in Pacific Grove. For more infor - mation, visit www.discoveryshop.org or follow the Pacific Grove Discovery Shop on Facebook. Pacific +rove 7hoppers 7uppor t a +ood Cause B Y R ENE E B R I NCK S SHORT C9T7 GIVING BACK 104 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 6 Photo: Kelli Uldall