In an effort to strengthen our community through charity, Athens Thrift Store Inc. was created. Since its creation in 2010, the Thrift Store has contributed more than $75,000 to local charities.
Athens Thrift Store Inc. is located across from Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant at 1419A East Tyler Street in Athens. Our mission is to sell donated items such as clothing, tools, toys, small and large appliances, sporting goods, books, jewelry, nick knacks, paintings, linens, furniture, kitchenware, collectibles, luggage, containers, construction supplies, antiques and odds and ends. All of our proceeds, after expenses, are given to other nonprofit entities in the area including but not limited to:
- ETMC Auxiliary
- Henderson County Food Pantry
- Meals of Kindness
- Helping Hands Furniture Ministry and Clothes Closet
- Ruby’s Safe Haven
- Family Peace Project
- East Texas Crisis Center
- The Disciples Clinic
- Henderson County Young Life
Ways the community can help the Athens Thrift Store include donations, volunteers and prayer.
Donations of the following items for resale are also appreciated: Clothes, shoes, kitchenware, small and large appliances, toys, sporting goods, tools, antiques, jewelry, dry goods, books, arts and crafts items, pictures and paintings, furniture, construction materials and automotive supplies.
Please contact store manager Matt Akin at 903-675-3160 for more information.