Thrift shop supporting free clothes bank celebrates nonprofit status and first Florida anniversary
Florida. Warwick Hope Chest Thrift Boutique moved from Pine Island a year ago and after administrative changes, became a 501c3 non-profit, which will be overseen by their board of directors under Shared Ministries of Hope, Inc.
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| 28 Sep 2022 | 09:37
Warwick Hope Chest Thrift Boutique is celebrating its first anniversary at its Florida, New York location, providing gently used and new clothing to the community. Run by volunteers, the store is also announcing their new affiliation as an independent 501c3 non-profit, which will be overseen by their board of directors under Shared Ministries of Hope, Inc.
Warwick Hope Chest, formerly located in Pine Island, was previously a successful community outreach of Vision Community Church, which has since been disbanded. The focus of the Thrift Shop is to support their Clothing Closet, which is a free clothing bank for community members in need. The executive board members are Mimi Fader, President; Rev. James Knol, Secretary; Laura Shanahan, Treasurer; Rev. Zachary Pearce and Liz Houlton.
Due to the success of the organization, they have been able to donate to many organizations in the Warwick area which include: Warwick Area Farmworkers Organization; Warwick Immigration Neighbors (WIN); Warwick Ecumenical Emergency Fund; Warwick Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Dinner; Lions and Rotary Holiday Party for Children in need; and Local Refugee Funds.
“Our mission is to work with Warwick’s local organizations to provide all the help and support we can to clothe, feed, and welcome members of our community,” explained Mimi Fader, Pres. of the Board of Directors.
The Warwick Hope Chest and Clothing Closet is located at 90 North Main St., Florida, NY (next to Zircar Ceramics) open Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Warwick Hope Chest proceeds go to support the Clothing Closet which has distributed over $300,000 worth of free clothing to local families. Donations are always appreciated. For more information visit Warwick Hope Chest’s Facebook page or contact Director Laura Shanahan at warwickhopechest@gmail.com .
The focus of the Thrift Shop is to support their Clothing Closet, which is a free clothing bank for community members in need.