Thursday, October 29, 2009

Thrift Store Thursday: Extreme Bargains

The word "extreme" gets overused in advertising a lot. It seems that adding "extreme" to everything from "extreme sports" to "extreme tacos" makes it more exciting.

However, there are a few bargains at the store that really meet the definition. Such as the $1 clothing racks! Yes, you read that right! one dollar!

Here are the photographs to prove it!


What else can you get for a dollar these days? Maybe a McDonald's cheeseburger from the dollar menu, but you eat that and its gone...think of how much more enjoyable it would be to use that dollar for a new shirt or pair of pants! Plus, the revenue from the store supports the residents of the LifeChange addiction recovery program!

Visit the store at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard across from the Tigard Cinemas. Or give them a call at 503-639-6488.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Thrift Store Thursday: Back in the Saddle

When we say you can find just about anything at the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store, we mean it!

Love to ride horses? Well, the thrift store has a couple of saddles!


Saddles are just a few of the unique things you will find. All revenue from the thrift store supports Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange addiction recovery community. The residents from LifeChange run the store. Come shop at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy in Tigard (across from the Tigard Cinemas) or give the store a call at 503-639-6488.

Happy Trails!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Thrift Store Thursday: Comment Board

Alvin Taylor, thrift store manager extraordinaire and senior LifeChange resident has created a space at the store for shoppers to share their comments.

Here is Alvin and Angel, LifeChange resident and one of the cashiers at the store. The entire store is run by the residents of LifeChange, who receive help from wonderful volunteers and support from staff. The store is a place for LifeChange residents to build new skills, and they do a great job of making the sure the store is well-run and a fun place to shop.

A bonus feature at the check out stand is this vintage picture of Alvin- "back in the day"- judging by the computer equipment, maybe the early '80s?

Please make time to come by the store and meet the residents and maybe share your comments on the brand new comment board! The store is located at 11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard, across from the Tigard Cinemas. If you have a donation, give them a call at 503-639-6488- donation pick ups are free!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Thrift Store Thursday on Friday...

Apologies for the late Thrift Store Thursday. Today our focus will be on what we call "bric-n-brak"


Here's a table full of what we at Union Gospel Mission call "bric-n-brak" there are plenty of other names you could use, such as

knickknack –noun an ornamental trinket or gimcrack; a bit of bric-a-brac.

tchotchke- noun Slang. an inexpensive souvenir, trinket, or ornament

Definitions courtesy of Dictionary.com. Now you not only have a few new words for the fun and decorative items, tchotchke is a great Scrabble word.

There are many fun small items at the store at extremely reasonable prices, so if you are tchotchke shopping, please check out the store.

11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard (across from the Tigard Cinemas) or give the store a call at 503-639-6488.

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Thrift Store Thursday: More than just shopping

If you have been a regular Thrift Store Thursday fan, you know all about the interesting finds and deals you will find at the store. Another way you can help is to make a donation of furniture, appliances, clothing and other items. The thrift store will pick up your items for FREE! Just give them a call at 503-639-6488.

You can even drop off your items at the store! Here's the dock were residents of LifeChange will help you unload your items. The Thrift Store is located 11611 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard.

We do have an interesting find this week: a faux fur leopard coat, modeled by LifeChange resident Thomas:


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