Local Thrift Stores in Denton Texas

Volunteering can be accomplished in many forms. One way you can give back to your community is through supporting your local thrifts stores. Your donations of gently used items could help a family in need, children, and the elderly. Not only do people find necessary items at a fraction of the cost, thrift stores also provide jobs and proceeds are used to support helpful programs that may include support for alcohol/drug addiction, child abuse prevention, education for parents, and more.

Once you see what is behind the "storefront" you will have a good understanding of how much your support is needed and used in the community surrounding you. It is enlightening to know that a simple donation of unwanted, unused, or outgrown items can be used for good works.

Keep in mind that you will want to donate items that are not broken or soiled and remember to include all parts for the item. Each thrift store may also have different guidelines as to what types of donations they can accept, if you are unsure, call or check their website. And remember, your donations can be tax deductible!

Denton County Friends of the Family Thrift store is located at 1014 W University Drive and was founded in 1980. This agency has served Denton County for 30 years and uses the proceeds to conduct their mission aimed at providing services to victims of family violence and sexual assault. They offer emergency shelter, therapy for children and teens, parenting skills, violence prevention, and recovery services. They also provide a 24-Hour Crisis hotline to help those in need. Visit their website at www.dcfof.org to find out how you can help support this local charity.

Ruth's Room is located at1721 N Carroll Blvd and is a non-profit organization that has been in operation since November of 2000 and benefits the Habitat for Humanity of Denton. They accept gently used items including furniture, books, clothing, kitchen and houseware items. They can even come to you to pick up large items, so please feel free to contact them at 940 591-7884 for hours of operation or visit their website at www.ruthsroom.com or www.hfhdentoncounty.org.

The Denton Habitat ReStore also knows as Bart's Barn(Denton County Habitat for Humanity Re-Store) is located at the corner of 1003 Shady Oaks Drive and they can be reached at 940-382-8487 or visit the website at www.hfhdentoncounty.org. Proceeds from the ReStore go to Habitat for Humanity of Denton County to help build more affordable homes for families. Next time you decide to revamp a room in your home think twice before hauling the used items to the dump. Cabinets, countertops, appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, tools, and more can be donated to the ReStore. Check the website for a full list of items they accept.

Holy Family Thrift Store is easy to find on 1103 Avenue C in the Carriage Square Shopping Center next to Sak N Save off I-35. Proceeds made at the Holy Family Thrift Store benefit the Loreto House where they primarily help women who need help with unplanned pregnancy. They provide sonograms and counseling to young women who would otherwise seek out abortion as their only hope. But the Loreto House provides hope and alternative choices to abortion like adoption. To find out more about the thrift store, visit www.holyfamilythriftstore.com and to find out more about Loreto House, visit www.loretohouse.org.

Denton Family Resource Center Resale is located at 218 W. University and you can contact them by phone at 940-891-2700 or visit their website at www.dfrc.org. The Family Resale store is operated by volunteers and their aim is to provide the community with many programs that help with substance abuse, car seat safety, kids/parents coping with divorce, prenatal parenting classes, and positive parenting classes.

Twice as Nice recently moved to a new location that is bigger and better than before. Find it easily at the corner of Bell Ave & Oak St. at 413 E Oak Street. Donations of gently used items, such as clothing, housewares, and furniture are accepted. Proceeds benefit the Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource center where they help women with unplanned pregnancies, counseling, childbirth classes, and information about pregnancy. To find out more visit www.twiceasniceresale.com or www.dentonprc.org to find out more about the pregnancy resource center.