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| Jennifer Kahn and Mary Kate Hewes are two of the many volunteers who help man Buckhead THRIFTique. |
Buckhead THRIFTique, and arm of the Buckhead Christian Ministry, is a boutique-style thrift store on Miami Circle in Buckhead that provides free clothing to people in need and sells affordable clothing and household items.
The store distributed over $110,000 worth of free clothes last year to people of all faiths. Store manager Robyn Hazelrigs has seen an increased demand for clothing this year, which is leaving the shelves at the store empty.
“We need donations immediately in order to continue our mission,” Hazelrigs said. “Buckhead THRIFTique relies on the kindness of our community to clean out their closets and bring us women’s, children’s and men’s clothing,” she added.
“The need is so great, but the smiles are priceless when we give a child a winter coat, or a woman a suit to interview in, or a man an outfit to attend church in,” said Hazelrigs.
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| A photo of the store's near-empty clothing donations bins |
The store is also a hot spot for the public to find deals on designer brands such as Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Talbots, Trina Turk, Chico’s, St. John and Free People.
“People like to donate their high-end items here because they know we understand the value of these special pieces,” explained development director Dudley Franklin. “Our great mix of merchandise enables us to give clothes away and earn the money needed to keep the store open.”
In addition to men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, the store needs donations of shoes, accessories, home décor and more. Donations can be dropped off at the store, 800 Miami Circle, Suite 160, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Any profits are used to support programs of the Buckhead Christian Ministry.
For more information about Buckhead THRIFTique, visit www.buckheadchristianministry.org. To learn about insider deals, “like” THRIFTique on Facebook.
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