Thrift Stores Thriving in Downturn Economy
July 22, 2009
COLUMBIA, SC – July 22, 2009 – With the economy still sluggish at best, millions of people continue to have less and less to spend. But the news is not all gloomy on the retail forecast—and that’s because of the continued success of secondhand stores run by charities and non-profit organizations.
“Throughout history, there are always people and businesses that benefit from a bad economy,” said Yvonne Smith, office manager of Hands of Hospice, a non-profit organization that supplies end of life care for indigent persons. Serving as a major funding source for its outreach efforts, Hands of Hospice operates a community thrift store located at 1175 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia.
“People are monitoring their personal spending habits like never before and everyone is on the lookout for a bargain,” said Smith. “For the Hands of Hospice thrift store, it’s a win-win situation. We help budget conscious customers find good deals on everyday items and, in turn, they are helping us fund our efforts to assist the truly needy.”
The Hands of Hospice thrift store offers smart shoppers great deals on everything from gently used household items, small furniture, antiques and collectibles to nearly new clothing and baby items. The store is open Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, and the first Saturday of each month, 9 am-noon.
For more information about the Hands of Hospice foundation and its thrift store, please contact Yvonne Smith at 803-794-3669 or email her at [email protected].
About the Hands of Hospice Foundation:
The Hands of Hospice Foundation serves indigent persons with end of life care and support. Needs are identified through Reliant Hospice healthcare and social workers and the foundation helps with programs and services that range from funeral expenses to supplying medicines through mission outreach trips abroad.
