Category: News and Events

Help Us Make the Most of Your Generosity

As donation season gets busier, we kindly ask for your cooperation in helping us keep our receiving area safe, organized, and running smoothly for everyone.

Please Respect Our Receiving Hours

To effectively process donations, we are only able to accept items during our posted receiving hours. We understand this may occasionally be inconvenient, but we must adhere to these hours and cannot accept donations outside of them.

We Reserve the Right to Decline Donations

While we deeply appreciate the generosity of our community, we are not able to accept every item brought to us. Donations may be declined at the discretion of Receiving staff, for reasons including condition, volume, storage capacity, safety concerns, or current store needs.

Kindness Matters

Our staff and volunteers work incredibly hard to serve the community, especially during busy periods. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for everyone. Abusive, aggressive, or disrespectful behaviour toward staff or volunteers will not be tolerated.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support. Your generosity helps us do meaningful work in our community, and we truly appreciate everyone who partners with us respectfully and thoughtfully.

Our Usual Receiving Hours:

Monday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Thursday: No drop-offs please; Receiving is closed.
Friday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Please note: We accept furniture and large items on Tuesdays and Saturdays only. (Even on these days, it’s best to call ahead and ask for Receiving before coming, just to make sure we are not overloaded with furniture and not accepting that day.)

A few more items have been added to our book auction! See anything you like? Please come down to Churches Thrift Shop in person to bid!

We have a new book auction! See any must-haves? Please come down to Churches Thrift Shop to bid!

See anything you like? Please come down to the store to bid!

POSITIVE IMPACT
Hi everyone! 🙂 We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and contributions to Churches Thrift Shop. Your generosity helps us make a positive impact in our community and allows us to continue providing affordable and sustainable options for everyone.

SELLABLE CONDITION PLEASE
We kindly request your cooperation in making sure that the items you choose to donate are in a condition that is sellable and can be of value to others. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from donating items that are broken, ripped, stained or soiled. We also request that odd socks are not included in your donations. While we admire the uniqueness of these single socks 😉, we are unable to sell them.

REFRAIN FROM BRINGING RECYCLABLE ITEMS
Please do not bring us recyclable items such as plastic, glass, metal, paper, encyclopedias, and non-working electronics. Please take these items to local recycling depots. Recycling can be costly for us, both in terms of time and wages. To make the most of your goodwill and our resources, we encourage you to responsibly handle your recycling needs separately from your donations. This small effort can help us focus our energies on processing sellable items. Please note, specifically, that we cannot sell old milk containers, sour cream containers, or jars that aren’t suitable for canning (with the exception of gallon-sized jars).

NO GARBAGE PLEASE
Also, it should go without saying, but no garbage, please! I’m sure we’ve all heard the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Unfortunately, that saying doesn’t ring true here at Churches Thrift Shop. If it’s trash, we can’t sell it. We have no choice but to dispose of it, which adds to our garbage fees, leaving us with less to give back to the community. For more information about donating, please see our Donations page.

QUALITY IS OUR GOAL
Our goal is to offer quality items that are useful, appealing, and ready for a new home. By donating thoughtfully, you help us keep the store organized, efficient, and focused on items that truly benefit our customers and community. Your understanding and cooperation are invaluable to us as we strive to maintain the quality and purpose of Churches Thrift Shop.

THANK YOU
We are grateful for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming your donations that align with our guidelines. Thank you for being a part of our thrift store community and helping us make a difference in the lives of others! ❤️

As we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of Churches Thrift Shop, we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support of our beloved community and the local services that have stood by us throughout the years. We are truly humbled by the generosity and kindness that has made everything we do possible.

To our community members, you are the heartbeat of our thrift store. Your continued patronage, donations, and enthusiasm have created a vibrant and thriving space for treasure hunting and sustainable shopping.

A special shout-out to the local services and organizations that have been our pillars of strength. Your collaboration and support have allowed us to extend our reach and make a positive difference in the lives of many. Whether it’s through partnerships, donations, or shared resources, your contributions have been instrumental in our ability to serve the community.

We also want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated individuals who tirelessly volunteer their time and efforts to make our thrift store a welcoming place for all. Your passion and commitment to our cause inspire us every day, and we are truly grateful for the positive energy you bring to all you do.

It is because of this collective spirit of kindness and collaboration that we have been able to achieve so much. Together, we have not only built a thriving thrift store but also fostered a sense of community that resonates far beyond our doors.

As we look forward to the future, we remain committed to serving you and our community with the same dedication and enthusiasm. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our journey. Your support is the foundation upon which we continue to build, grow, and make a positive impact.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Churches Thrift Shop Team