| In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’
Acts 20:35 |
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The ABCCM Donations Center and Thrift Store serve as the hub for the thousands of items donated to the Ministry. All donated goods are received at the warehouse at 217 Coxe Avenue where they are sorted and distributed. The ABCCM Crisis Ministry sites receive first priority for donated clothes and household goods. Excess items are routed to the ABCCM Thrift Store (also at 217 Coxe Avenue), where donated items are converted to needed funds for Ministry programs. In addition, the Donations Center contains a bailing operation which takes old and unusable clothing and material and sells it for recycling, producing needed funds for the Ministry, and aiding in protecting the environment through recycling.
The Donation Center also serves as the distribution point for major furniture and appliances that are distributed to those in need, assisting homeless individuals and families in moving back into community housing.
ABCCM Thrift Store
Monday-Friday 10:00 5:00 PM
Located at 217 Coxe Avenue, the ABCCM Thrift Store is an important asset to the Ministry, turning unused or extra items into important resources to support ministry activities such as hearing assistance, prescription medications and food. Items offered for sale in the Thrift Store are those things remaining after stocking Crisis Ministry sites, or more appropriate for sale to the general public.
The ABCCM Thrift Store has great prices on furniture, antiques, housewares, clothing and more. The spacious store always contains something new, so stop by regularly for the best deals. Our clothes are always in season and organized by size and style so you can easily find what you need.
The store is conveniently located at 217 Coxe Avenue with free parking at the front of the store.
ABCCM Donations Center Operations
Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm----Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
The Warehouse at 217 Coxe Avenue is open
for the following activities: Receive donated items and goods. Receipts are available upon request.
Crisis Ministry clients pick up of furniture and appliances. Clients must first be screened at an ABCCM Crisis Ministry location and present an approved voucher for items to be picked up.
Truck Pickup Operations:The ABCCM Donations Center operates a limited pickup service for large furniture and appliances. All items must be in good and working condition, as no repair funds or services are available. To schedule a pick up, call the Donations Center at 259-5335
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet
In conjunction with the ABCCM Medical Ministry, the Donations Center maintains a limited amount of durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, toilet chairs, etc.) that is available for loan to low-income individuals. All items are “as is” and assumed to be in working order. For information about available items, contact the Donations Center, or the ABCCM Medical Ministry at 259-5339.
Donations Center Top Ten List
If you are cleaning out your basement, closets, or other hidden locations around the house, the ABCCM Donations Center has a Top Ten List of needed items to help those less fortunate in the community.
We request that all clothing be clean and stain free. Electrical items and small appliances must be in working order. Please call the store to arrange pick-up of furniture or large items.
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Furniture,
including entertainment centers, bookshelves,
dressers and tables.
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Working
appliances such as stoves and refrigerators.
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Jewelry
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Clothing
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Small
kitchen appliances such as, coffee pots, blenders,
crock-pots, mixers.
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Decorative
items such as picture frames, clocks, and artwork.
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Dishes
and flatware.
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Pots
and pans.
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Toys
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Books
(not encyclopedias or text books however)
Please
come down and check out what the thrift store has to
offer. You might be amazed at what you can find if you
aren’t accustomed to shopping second hand. The store
is a blessing to many in the community as well as
providing needed funds in order for the ministry to
provide heating and prescription assistance. Encourage
your friends to come shop knowing that they are not only
finding much needed bargains for themselves but
investing in the community in which they live. Thanks in
advance for your help.
Volunteer Opportunities The ABCCM Donations Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities particularly suited for individuals who may have been experience in retail or trucking. As with all volunteer opportunities, experience is NOT necessary and training is supplied.
Thrift Store Sales Associate Work in the ABCCM Thrift Store as a Sales Associate, assisting customers and stocking goods in the store.
Pick Up Assistants Assist ABCCM Truck Drivers with pick ups
Pick Up Scheduler Answer phone and schedule furniture pickups
Sorters/Balers - Sort clothing donations for delivery to Crisis Ministry sites and assist with recycle baling operations.
Director: Ann Martin
ann.martin@abccm.org
For more information on our ABCCM services
please email or call us at (828) 259-5300. |
