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ATLANTA--The St. Vincent de Paul Society and Buckhead Christian Ministry
have joined together to open a thrift store located in Piedmont Plaza in
Buckhead.
The store will provide a source of revenue for the charitable programs of
both organizations, selling a variety of donated merchandise at affordable
prices while giving away items of necessity to people in need.
The thrift store is the first joint venture of the nonprofit organizations,
but they have worked together in the past to assist clients and share a goal of
helping people through times of temporary personal and financial crisis.
“The joint venture is a win-win situation for both organizations,”
said Nancy Coveny, executive director of Buckhead Christian Ministry. “St.
Vincent de Paul Society has a long history of operating thrift stores both in
Atlanta and throughout the country and Buckhead Christian Ministry has a
resource for volunteers in the Buckhead area.”
Volunteers from both organizations staff the 3,300 square foot store and
oversee all aspects of the store’s management. They are responsible for
accepting, sorting and stocking donations of clothing for men, women and
children, wardrobe accessories, collectibles, china and glassware. The store is
open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nancy Brockert, SVDP Council thrift store manager, who has been consulting
with people at the new store, said they hope to offer extended hours in the
near future.
“With additional volunteers we will be able to expand the hours of the
store, which will mean more help for those in need,” she said.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international nonprofit organization
of Catholic lay people that has provided temporary emergency assistance to
people in need for 96 years.
Buckhead Christian Ministry is a nonprofit outreach program, sponsored by
local Atlanta area churches, that assists the working poor who are struggling
to keep their rent and utilities paid.
There is a great need for volunteers to work Saturdays during the holiday
season. For information about volunteering or making a donation call (770)
986-4209.
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