ANSONIA - My Sister’s Place Thrift Store & Donation Center has supported victims of domestic violence for more than 30 years.
All store proceeds benefit BHcare’s Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
The store prides itself on offering quality items for resale to the community.
More than 25 volunteers work tirelessly, seven days a week, sorting through box after box of donations.
Sometimes they find items that cannot be used. Any item that has mold or mildew, has been contaminated by rodents, has an unpleasant odor and/or is badly damaged is disposed of and will not be sold in the store.
The generosity of donors is appreciated and staff and volunteers try their best to get every dollar possible out of the items donated.
Ripped and stained clothing pieces are sold as rags and wires are stripped from broken electronics for resale/recycle.
“At a time of uncertainties with the state budget, we are truly grateful for the support we receive from My Sister’s Place,” said Esperina Stubblefield, Director of The Umbrella. “This source of revenue allows us to continue to help thousands of victims of domestic violence."
UCDVS provides free and confidential services to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children.
Services such as emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotlines, walk-in crisis centers, counseling, advocacy, and other supports are provided to those fleeing from domestic abuse.
My Sister's Place, a program of BHcare, offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture and housewares at discount prices.
