While writing my post RIM FAMILY SERVICES-A Non-Profit Agency, I got to thinking how useful our local Thrift Stores can be. Now some people may snub their noses at the mention of the words "Thrift Store." But for many fine folks, these stores may mean the difference between buying an affordable pair of shoes for themselves of their loved ones, or NOT being able to buy shoes at all. Not everyone can shop in department stores or on-line for new products. Times are difficult for many people, and for many different reasons.
The fact is, 
Thrift Stores have helped millions of people over the years. Instead of high priced department stores, folks on limited budgets or very low incomes, can shop in these stores and find great bargains on household goods or clothing. Also, one important detail that people forget when it comes to Thrift Stores, is the fact that these shops are like ONE BIG RECYCLING SYSTEM, which in turn helps our environment.
You know the old saying, One Man's Junk, is Another Man's Treasure.... It's TRUE!
Here is a few of our local mountain stores:
- The Mountain Thrift Shop 27248 Highway 189, Blue Jay, CA 92317 (909) 337-9983 MAP
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The Cedar Glen Thrift Store 29010 Oak Ter, Cedar Glen, CA 92321 (909) 336-3220 MAP
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Golden Oaks Thrift Shop 31944 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs, CA 92382 (909) 867-2112 MAP
- Crestforest Senior Citizens Thrift Shop 23454 Crest Forest Dr Crestline, CA 92325 (909) 338-5413 MAP
Check out the following helpful LINKS to find a Thrift Store near you.
THRIFT STORES keep their doors open THANKS to donations. If you're cleaning out closets, drawers and garages, PLEASE keep your local Thrift Store in mind.
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Kat,
A fine caring post from a fine caring person!!! :) Thanks, Fran
Kat, and the fact of the matter, there's some pretty good stuff at Thrift stores.
Hi Kat
With our current economic conditions there will be a big increase in their business, and they will donations.
Good luck and success
Lou Ludwig
Kat ~ I have always supported the thrift stores and try to donate things which are in good shape. Especially for working moms reentering the workforce! They really appreciate having appropriate clothes for job interviews. Nice list of stores in your area. Happy New Year.
Fran: ahhhh, thank you so much!!! You made my day.
Gary: There sure is!!! Thank you for stopping by.
Lou: Exactly right! Thanks.
Joan: Your point about working mom's is a good one!
Kat,
RECYCLING is always GOOD, no matter what form! You can find amazing things sometimes at thrift stores! I didn't realize their were so many in our mountain community, thanks for sharing this bit of info my friend!
Michelle: You're right on. AND, here in our mountains, many of our homes/cabins are part-time. Some folks don't want to spend tons of $$ on all new furnishings, when they can pick up goodies at the local Thrift Stores.
And always great deals!!
Hope you ae having a great start to 2009!!!
your friend for Charlottesville Real Estate!
Charles: I'm having a super beginning to 2009! How 'bout you???
Kat - great post about the local thrift stores, and they do help the needy and others. And as Gary states, there is some pretty cool stuff there.
Sharon: Gary was right on. My kids used to go one to get their Halloween junk--when they were teens.