D EBT S MART Background and media info News Release Book, magazine, and software reviews Radio Shows TV Shows Get your ad message in DebtSmart Magazine Contact the publisher Search Freebie Websites Thrift Shops by Harvey L. Bilker Harvey L. Bilker has written numerous articles, and taken scores of photographs, for The New York Times and many other publications. Hospitals, churches, and other charitable organizations establish thrift shops to raise money for their causes. Items from clothes through appliances to devices to aid the elderly, such as wheelchairs and walkers, are donated to them. The cost of running a thrift shop is nil, especially if the rental is donated.
Volunteers spend a few hours a day there in shifts and help patrons of all ages.
Certain thrift shops specialize in specific items. Those could be books, maternity clothes, sweaters, shoes, and other articles. Many carry children s clothes and toys. Thrift shops can help immensely with family budgets, especially these days when it s raining pink slips. This article and its continuation in future issues will give you specific details on thrift shops.