Marsha Wiseman is a thrifter.
 

“I was never much of a thrifting person, but I am now,” Wiseman said.
 

After retiring from JCPS seven years ago, Wiseman began frequenting our Dorsey Plaza Thrift Store.
 

Wiseman has found that our Thrift Stores are more than just a place to shop; they give her a sense of purpose.
 

“I feel like I have a calling here,” Wiseman added. “I feel like God sent me here so I can help other people with what I’ve been through.”
 

In the last several years, Wiseman has become a widow and lost a son. The Thrift Store is a time of “therapy” for her.
 

“It’s more than a store, it’s a com­munity,” said Alice Wilberding, Shift Lead at the Dorsey Plaza Thrift Store. “Sometimes our customers come not so much to shop, but to talk with our staff and the people here.”
 

The Thrift Stores were Wiseman’s en­trance into our organization, where 100% of the proceeds support our programming and services.
 

“I think this Thrift Store is important because the money stays locally,” Wise­man said. “The money supports those fleeing domestic violence, experiencing homelessness, children, and St. Vincent de Paul has a real stronghold in the community. I really support this group because they help a lot of people.”
 

Wiseman enjoys the interaction.
 

“I’ve gotten to know everybody too,” she said. “I like the people who work here. I also like volunteering and putting stuff out. I like to talk with the custom­ers.”
 

We offer quality, secondhand items at an affordable price.
 

“There are a lot of nice purses and clothes and knickknacks. They only put out the good stuff,” Wiseman said. “You get bargains, a variety of things, and you don’t have to go to the department stores anymore. I come on their discount day.”
 

Why Support our Stores

This season is a perfect opportunity for some spring cleaning. We have three Thrift Store locations across Jefferson County. Here are five personal perks when supporting our stores:
 

1. New Loyalty Program: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Collect 100 points and receive a $10 coupon on your next purchase at any Thrift Store.
    
2. Discount Days: On certain store items, we choose a different colored price tag fastener. Every week, we use a different color, and that color is 50% off Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Tuesdays, it’s only 99 cents for the previous week’s color. Senior Days are also on Wednesdays.
    
3. Free Furniture Pickup: Request a free donation pick-up of large items by calling us at (502) 468-8953. We’ll work with you to schedule a time to pick up your donated items such as furniture and approved appliances.
    
4. Second Chance Employer: Your support employs nearly a quarter of our staff at our stores and warehouse.
    
5. Sustainability: Donating declutters your home and keeps items from ending up in landfills. Often, thrift stores throw away unused items. Our Warehouse Department recycles them to developing countries.