Thrift Shops

HOUSING WORKS THRIFT SHOP, INC. WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING RELIEF, ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO HOMELESS PERSONS LIVING WITH AIDS OR HIV-RELATED ILLNESSES. HOUSING WORKS THRIFT SHOPS RECEIVES DONATED GOODS FROM MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SELLS THESE ITEMS FROM THIRTEEN SHOPS LOCATED THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY.

Family Pathways works alongside people to enhance lives through a continuum of essential services and, together with community, champions positive social change.

See Schedule O.Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) is a social service non-profit that serves the Katy/West Houston area. KCM's Social Service Department offers emergency financial assistance, a Food Pantry, a Crisis Center that houses the Domestic Abuse Center and the Sexual Assault Center, a Counseling Program that provides professional counseling for victims of Domestic Abuse or Sexual Abuse, a Resale Store and a Donation Center. To address the needs of families and individuals who are in temporary crisis and need assistance. KCM helps families and individuals develop a life plan that helps families avoid homelessness, become self-sufficient, and increase stability. KCM services are offered to everyone in our community regardless of religious background or affiliation. We do not require participation in any religious activities to receive our services.

TO RAISE FUNDS FOR STRATEGICALLY SELECTED MINISTRIES THAT SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST AROUND THE WORLD.

A NETWORK OF FRIENDS, INSPIRED BY GOSPEL VALUES, GROWING IN HOLINESS AND BUILDING A MORE JUST WORLD THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED.

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS THAT OF DEVELOPING HOLISTIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK PEOPLE IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.

TO CARE FOR OTHERS AND SHARE OUR FAITH AND RESOURCES LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY THROUGH THE MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST.

THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY IS AN ALL-VOUNTEER ORGANIZATION SERVING THOSE IN NEED THROUGH PERSON TO PERSON CONTACT. WE OPERATE OVER 20 FOOD PANTRIES, SIX THRIFT STORES AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOIUS "SPECIAL WORKS" PROJECTS. WE ASSIST WITH FOOD, UTILITIES, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (SUCH AS MEDICAL, TRANSPORTION, ETC.)

TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY OFFERING HOPE AS WELL AS HELP TO ALL.

THE AMERICAN HOME FURNISHINGS HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION, INC., IS AN INDUSTRY-WIDE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO PRESERVE ITS HISTORY, TO CELEBRATE EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.S. HOME FURNISHINGS INDUSTRY, TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATIVE LEADERS AND TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY WITH THE WORLD OF HOME FURNISHINGS.

WE PROVIDE MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL CHARITY AND WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE.

RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS

TO MAKE AVAILABLE NEW AND USED ITEMS OF GOOD QUALITY FOR SALE AT A LOW COST TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE OF THIS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

The mission of the Help Center, Inc. is to provide information, outreach, direct services, advocacy, crisis counseling, and therapy to clientele in a safe, confidential environment. The intent is to assist clients in gaining insight, clarity, empowerment, client centered solutions, and life improvement in the wake of life's difficulties and in the aftermath of traumatic events.

A NETWORK OF FRIENDS, INSPIRED BY GOSPEL VALUES, GROWING IN HOLINESS AND BUILDING A MORE JUST WORLD THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED.

OUR MISSION IS TO AID THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING TOOLS AND SERVICES TO HELP THE LESS FORTUNATE GET BACK ON THEIR FEET AND START MORE PRODUCTIVE JOYFUL LIVES. MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (OR "VINCENTIANS") ARE MEN AND WOMEN WHO STRIVE TO GROW SPIRITUALLY BY OFFERING PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. WE ARE YOUNG AND OLD. OUR MEMBERS COME IN EVERY SHADE OF SKIN COLOR. SOME OF US ARE WEALTHY, SOME A FINANCIALLY POOR, BUT ALL OF US ARE BLESSED WITH OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN NEED. WE ARE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FRIENDS UNITED BY A SPIRIT OF POVERTY, HUMILITY, AND SHARING, WHICH IS NOURISHED BY MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE GATHERINGS, AND ADHERENCE TO A BASIC RULE. THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OFFERS TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED ON A PERSON-TO-PERSON BASIS. IT IS THIS PERSONALIZED INVOLVEMENT THAT MAKES THE WORK OF THE SOCIETY UNIQUE. THIS AID MAY TAKE THE FORM OF INTERVENTION, CONSULTATION, OR OFTEN THROUGH

RAISE FUNDS THROUGH THE THRIFT STORE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

OPERATORS OF A THRIFT SHOP MANNED BY VOLUNTEER WORKERS. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE THRIFT SHOP AND PROFITS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO MULTIPLE CHARITIES.

TO SUPPORT MOUNT VERNON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. PARENTS SERVE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE ON THE JOB TRAINING TO VOLUNTEERS.

TO SUPPORT WORLDWIDE RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE SALE OF BOTH DONATED MERCHANDISE (CLOTHING, FURNITURE, ETC.) AND LIMITED MERCHANDISE PURCHASED FROM MERCHANTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE OPERATION OF THE SHOPPE ALSO BENEFITS NEEDY FAMILIES IN LANCASTER COUNTY BY PROVIDING CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.

OUR MISSION, THE RAMONA FOOD AND CLOTHES CLOSET, IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING AND OTHER RESOURCES AND AID TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN RURAL AREAS.

OPERATES THRIFT STORE WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO PROVIDE LOW OR NO COST CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND NEEDY. ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH DONATIONS AND PROFITS FROM THRIFT STORE FOR SUCH THINGS AS RENT, UTILITIES, AND MEDICAL CARE.

PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR SELF HELP CRAFTS, THEREBY ASSISTING THE NEEDY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, RAISE FUNDS FOR THE MINISTRY OF MCC AND PROVIDE USED CLOTHING TO NEEDY PERSONS. DISBURSEMENTS/PROFITS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS (MCC).

OPERATE A THRIFT STORE ENTIRELY WITH VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD.

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, DISTRICT COUNCIL OF PENSACOLA - TALLAHASSEE, IS PART OF A WORLDWIDE ORGANIZATION OF LAY CATHOLIC MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO LIVE AND GROW IN THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH PRAYER AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHARITABLE WORKS. THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PARISH AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS CALLED CONFERENCES (VOLUNTEERS) AND PROGRAMS CALLED SPECIAL WORKS. THE SOCIETY'S WORK INCLUDES ANY ACTIONS THAT PROMOTE THE DIGNITY OF THE PERSON, ALLEVIATE SUFFERING AND DISTRESS, WHILE CORRECTING THE CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THEM.

AID TO INDIGENT PERSONS AND FAMILIES

To provide resources to cover the emergency housing, utility, health-related and food insecurity needs of area residents

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GUILFORD ABC IS A LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ACADEMICALLY GIFTED GIRLS OF COLOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL, LIVE IN A CARING COMMUNITY SURROUNDED BY A STRONG PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM, AND REALIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL. THESE YOUNG WOMEN, CHOSEN FROM MANY APPLICANTS TO THE NATIONAL ABC PROGRAM, COME FROM UNDER-REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LACK ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. OUR PROGRAM'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THESE SCHOLARS WITH A BETTER CHANCE TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, ATTEND A QUALITY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, AND LEAD A FULFILLING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE.GUILFORD ABC, WHICH OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1974, WAS ONE OF THE VERY FIRST COMMUNITY-BASED ABC PROGRAMS IN THE NATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, GUILFORD ABC HAS SENT MORE THAN 55 YOUNG WOMEN ON TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY, MANY OF THEM ON FULL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS. GIVEN THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS, MANY OF THESE GUILFORD ABC GRADUATES HAVE BECOME REAL-LIFE ROLE MODELS.

TO RAISE CASH TO SUPPORT MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE'S WORLDWIDE RELIEF EFFORTS, WHICH INCLUDE SENDING FOOD, CLOTHING, BASIC HYGIENE ITEMS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS EXPERIENCING NEED DUE TO WAR, NATURAL DISASTER, FAMINE, ETC.

THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A UP SCALE THRIFT SHOP, THE HOPE CHEST PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CONSTANCE MORRIS HOUSE (CMH), A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND BRANCH OF PILLARS COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE THRIFT SHOP ALSO USES ITS PROFITS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR CMH AS NEEDED AND PAYS CERTAIN UTILITY BILLS FOR CMH. CMH IS AN EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE SHELTER CAN ACCOMMODATE 25 WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

SELL AND CONSIGN USED GOODS AT A LOW COST FOR PEOPLE IN THE AREA. ALL PROCEEDS GO BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AS FUNDS ARE USED TO HELP THE FT. CAVAZOS AREA THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, WELFARE, CHILD CARE, ETC.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL EXISTS TO HELP THE NEEDS WITH CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEM. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM CHURCHES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING DISASTER VICTIMS, REFUGEES, AND THOSE RELEASED FROM PRISON.

RAISED MONEY FOR DONATION TO MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE TO BE USED IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION

TO SERVE AS A THRIFT STORE AND PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE.

We run a thrift store and food pantry to benefit the lower income residents in the city of Wellston, MO

To provide a chearing house for the sale, purchase and disposal of serviceable goods at a nominal cost to patrons and to generate funds to be donated to post activities, charities and community welfare.

Supporting low income artisans: Bull City Fair Trade reduces global poverty by providing low income artisans with a fair income by selling their handcrafts.

TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF TO FAMILIES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, FOOD, UTILITIES, MEDICINE, GAS AND OTHER NECESSITIES, AND TO BE AN OUTLET FOR EXPENSIVE QUALITY USED CLOTHING. "TO SERVICE OUR COMMUNITY AS NEEDED" CURRENTLY ASSISTING IN CRISIS SITUATIONS.

To support other 501(c)(3) organizations

TO MAINTAIN CHARITABLE PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY

THE COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF GOODS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WHEN THE GOODS ARE SOLD, A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE DONOR'S DESIGNATED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

TO RECEIVE DONATIONS OF PROPERTY AND SELL THE SAME TO RAISE MONEY EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, AND PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES.

Fundraising through thrift store sales to support Estes Park Medical Center

THE PURPOSE OF THE MINISTRY IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED IN THE GARNER AREA.

TO PROVIDE A TRAINING SITE FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

TO SELL DONATED MERCHANDISE AND DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO THE PARTICIPATING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.