The Thrift Store provides money for all of our direct service programs such as the Transitional Housing of our mothers and children. The store covers vital resources to cover out of pocket expenses for our mothers and children.  The store also provides volunteer opportunities such as group project volunteering, community service and school-mandated hours. It provides a way for us to receive in-kind donations such as household items, linens, clothes, shoes and so much more.  We do provide our mothers and children here with items that they need such as clothing, baby needs and move in items. All of our stock items such as clothes, shoes, purses and household items that can not be sold are recycled.  These items are picked up once a week and sold on the open market.  This is another way we receive payment and also help third world countries in need of these items.  Our community benefits from the store by having a nice place to shop with affordable pricing with something for everyone.