The all-volunteer staffed Thrift Shop of Phoenixville, donated $54,000 to local non-profit organizations this year. Since opening in 1975, the shop has donated $950,000 in its 44 year history of giving back to the community.
A large group of Thrift Shop volunteers, community members, and Phoenixville Hospital Leaders attended the donation ceremony and the reception that followed.
Thrift Shop President, Elaine Locascio, presented representatives from each recipient organization with their donation checks. Following is a list of the 2019 recipients:
Ann’s Heart (Code Blue Ministry)
Cancer Center at Phoenixville Hospital
Community Health Education & Outreach
Healthcare Access Program
Mom’s House
Orion Communities
Phoenixville Area Community Services
Phoenixville Women’s Outreach – The House
Senior Adult Activity Center
St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter
Technical College High School Healthcare Scholarship
The Clinic
The Daniel Foundation
The Thrift Shop of Phoenixville is located at 238 Church Street in Phoenixville. The shop sells clothing, jewelry, accessories, toys, housewares, and small furniture. The Thrift Shop is open on Mondays through Fridays from 1pm-4pm and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm. Donations are accepted during operating hours.
For more information about the Thrift Shop or other volunteer opportunities at Phoenixville Hospital, call 610-983-1424.
submitted by: Pamela Leiby, Director, Volunteer ad Senior Services, Phoenixville Hospital
