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Last Minute Christmas Gift Bargains: Try An Area Thrift Store
December 23, 2010
If you are looking for bargains on your last minute Christmas shopping, one of the area thrift stores might just have what you need. From the We Care Economy Shops in Atmore and Flomaton, to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Century, to the Junior Humane Society Thrift Store in Cantonment, the deals await Christmas shoppers looking to save.
We Care Economy Shops, Atmore and Flomaton
The We Care Economy Shops in Flomaton and Atmore offer a wide variety of merchandise, from clothing for the entire family to housewares and furniture in their thrift shop.
The store also sells a variety of toys, furniture seasonal items and clothing. All of the items are inspected before being sold, and some items are new.
Proceeds from the store fund the We Care Program, a prison ministry program founded in 1970. The We Care Program spreads the Word of God in prisons, including Holman and Fountain in Atmore and the Century Correctional Institute.
The We Care Economy Shop in Flomaton is located on Highway 31 about a half mile from Highway 113 in a former hardware store building. The We Care Economy Shop in Atmore is located downtown at the intersection of Highway 31 and Main Street.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Century
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store also offers a variety of merchandise at bargain prices.
The store offers a vast array of items including glassware, toasters, lamps, couches, desks and office equipment, books, movies, shoes and the complete range of clothing in their new location on North Century Boulevard next to the Dollar General.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization with a mission to help the poor and homeless. Their thrift stores are a way of raising money to accomplish that mission.
Junior Humane Society Thrift Store, Cantonment
The Junior Humane Society Thrift Store in Cantonment held their grand opening just over a year ago.
The store features a variety of clothing for all ages, shoes, office furniture, kitchen supplies, books, toys, pet supplies and other items with new merchandise arriving daily.
The store also features a wall featuring photos of dogs and cats looking for new homes through JHS.
Proceeds benefit JHS activities, such as finding homes for homeless cats and dogs, while also providing unbelievable bargains for area residents battling tough economic times.
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3 Responses to “Last Minute Christmas Gift Bargains: Try An Area Thrift Store”
I HAVE BEEN A SINGLE PARENT FOR A LONG TIME AND HAVE THREE CHILDREN, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR DONATIONS AND THESE TYPES OF STORES, DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT THEM. YOU CAN FIND SOME THINGS THAT LOOK BRAND NEW SOMETIMES. ITS THE WAY TO GO WHEN YOU DONT HAVE MUCH MONEY AND NEED THINGS FOR YOUR FAMILY OR SHOPPING FOR OTHERS IN NEED.
I know one employee there that is asolutely wonderful !!!!!! Mrs.Lynn Carnley !!!!
The We Care Shop in Flomaton is great.Clean and organized,and friendly Staff.I love going there,and see what i can find.I always feel welcome there.
Merry Christmas to all the Staff,and thank you for doing such a wonderful Job.