Shop, Save, Give Back: Support Local Charities and Stretch Your Dollar
Have you ever shopped at a resale store before? Or perhaps it's been a while since you have? Most resale shops sell gently used items at bargain prices, giving shoppers a wide selection of unique merchandise they might not find elsewhere. For many shoppers, it can feel much like a treasure hunt. You never know what you will find since inventory and product sources change all the time.
One of the greatest benefits to shopping at resale stores is that shoppers can usually make their dollar stretch much farther than they typically can at retail stores. There are often major name brands, even luxury brands, at a fraction of the cost they once were at full retail. With a quick wash cycle, wipe-down or dusting, resale items can be good as new without the heavier cost of purchasing brand new. Shopping at resale stores helps you keep more money in your pocket for other essential life expenses like groceries, school supplies and utility bills.
In addition to great prices, resale stores offer a way for consumers to practice a form of sustainable shopping. When purchasing goods at a resale shops, customers contribute to the reduction of textile and materials waste. By giving a new purpose to an item that otherwise might have gone in the trash, consumers can contribute to less waste in landfills.
For those who love to give new meaning to everyday items or repurpose furniture or home goods, resale shops are a fantastic source for items that have good bones but could benefit from a little TLC. A fresh coat of paint on a mirror or a new fabric covering on a chair can make a previously owned piece look and feel like brand new.
But some resale stores take a big step beyond these benefits. Rooted in mission to serve their local communities, these resale shops are actually run by local charitable organizations, using proceeds from their stores to fund impactful programs that benefit members of your community who are in need. From rent assistance to food pantries, or counseling services to educational programs, these charitable organizations are making a difference where you live on a grassroots level. When you shop at these stores, you support your local community by helping to fund their missions. Shopping for a cause - it doesn't get much better than that.
The next time you set out to shop for clothes or household items, stop by one of these resale shops. You never know what you will find but you will always know that you're giving back with every purchase.
The Hope Chest Resale Market
The Hope Chest Resale Market is a 25,000 SF warehouse and shopping area that benefits the programs of Cy-Hope making life better for kids in our community. Don't miss the chance to experience this unique marketplace that breaks the mold of the traditional resale store! Donations accepted Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Cypress Location: 12015 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm / Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm / Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm / Sunday Closed
Katy Location: 6545 Stockdick School Road, Katy, TX 77449 (Coming Soon!)
Angels' Attic Resale
Shop at Angels' Attic for new and gently used items including clothing, beautiful jewelry, home décor, books, furniture, toys, housewares, and electronics. Proceeds from the store go to funding Cypress Assistance Ministries and toward rebuilding the lives of those in our area suffering from financial hardship. Donations accepted Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Location: 12930 Cypress N Houston, Cypress, TX 77429
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sunday Closed
WHAM Resale Store
Our resale store is open to the public, and functions through the generosity of our neighbors' donations. Every purchase you make from our store, or item you donate so we can resell helps fund West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) programs to help struggling families who are experiencing crisis. Donations accepted TUESDAY and FRIDAY 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Location: 3100 Rogerdale Road, Houston, TX 77042
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Katy Christian Ministries Resale Stores
Our Resale Stores are great places to shop for a bargain and a fun way to lend support to Katy Christian Ministries. The money received from your purchases will provide services from Katy Christian Ministries to an abused mother, an out of work husband, or a family struggling to help pay their electric bill. Donations accepted at the Downtown Katy store Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - Saturday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Downtown Katy Location: 5510 1st Street, Katy, TX 77493
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kingsland Location: 23232 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, TX 77494
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Online: https://www.kcmresale.com
PennyWise Resale Store
Proceeds from PennyWise Resale Stores benefit the Fort Bend Women's Center. When you donate or shop at one of our PennyWise Resale Stores, you are providing items to survivors in need AND providing much needed funds to make it possible to bring vital services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Donations accepted Monday – Wednesday and Friday – Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Location: 323 S. Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Hours: Monday – Wednesday and Friday - Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 pm
Online: https://fbwc.org/pennywise-resale/pennywise-esale-store.html
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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