Metro Detroit nonprofits are continually giving the community reasons to support their cause. When the customer shopping is done for the day, several thrift stores in Metro Detroit have staff & volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure underserved community members get proper assistance as well as the extra clothing.
If you enjoyed reading our recent list of thrift stores in Detroit, then you’ll be excited to know what’s happening for National Thrift Store Day in metro Detroit upcoming on Saturday, August 17.
Get to know “the other side” of thrift stores in the region as well as those that support nonprofits in advancing their mission. Goodwill and The Salvation Army are well-known donation hotspots, but there are others that could benefit from more engagement.
Detroitisit rounded up a significant list of metro Detroit nonprofits and more local Detroit thrift stores with a purpose. Celebrate National Thrift Store Day in Metro Detroit while finding something affordable that helps others in need.
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING WITH STEP, PHOTO @SERVICESTOENHANCEPOTENTIAL ON INSTAGRAM
SERVICES TO ENHANCE POTENTIAL (STEP)
Metro Detroit nonprofits to celebrate National Thrift Store Day 2024 work to help many individuals get on their feet, including those people with disabilities. STEP serves over 1,300 individuals with disabilities and other mental health needs in Wayne and Macomb Counties. Its three thrift stores employ 110 individuals, most of whom have developmental disabilities. The thrift stores (Wayne, Southgate, Dearborn Heights) offer employment, valuable life skills, and job training. Proceeds from these sales directly support STEP’s programs. See their work with Detroit’s “Progressive Art Studio Collective”(PASC) Click HERE to view the STEP website to learn more and see their thrift store locations.
JOY THRIFT
DONATE AND SHOP AT JOY THRIFT IN HAMTRAMCK, PHOTO @JOYTHRIFTONLINE ON INSTAGRAM
Hopefully, you understand the true joy of thrifting shopping in Detroit and nearby goes beyond having something cool and relatively cheap in your closet. Take a deeper look at metro Detroit nonprofits this year with Joy Thrift in Hamtramck, just outside of Detroit. This treasure trove for amazing prices and super kind staff keeps happiness circulating. This 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit thrift store pays it forward once their necessary bills are paid. Joy Thrift’s profits go towards their community efforts. Since it’s a volunteer-based staff, you can always join! Donations are accepted in-store. Click HERE to view the organization’s website for more information.
Location: 10334 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck
JOIN THE PUBLIC THRIFT DANDELION CLUB, PHOTO @PUBLIC_THRIFT ON INSTAGRAM
PUBLIC THRIFT
We had to include Public Thrift in another list because of their humanitarian efforts. Not to mention, they host several opportunities for you to find a bunch of thrifted clothes for generously low prices. Public Thrift has seen its own physical transformation through building & rebuilding. The list of affordable & sustainable shopping opportunities from this worker-cooperative store are endless! Their business lovingly supports the local community and their workers. Public Thrift partners with mutual aid groups and nonprofits to donate excess items. Click HERE to view their website to learn more about their bag filling events, donation days, and Small Business Saturday events. Partner with them in some way!
Location: Location: 1620 Michigan Ave., Detroit
THE FORMER, YORK PROJECT
PHOTO @SOFTGOODSMANUFACTURING ON INSTAGRAM
Together, creative minds can work to serve loads of love to the community. The York Project ran a “Social Streetwear” brand from Detroit. Besides selling cool men’s clothing, this Detroit brand existed for more then 10 years to create jobs and provide opportunities for those in the community that may not otherwise exist. Throughout their 10 years, their community service work surpassed 1k hours and over $100k donations to serve the Detroit non-housed. Homelessness has hope in Detroit because of individuals as well as collective organizations, including Detroit/metro Detroit nonprofits. Follow their next adventure at Soft Goods Manufacturing. Click HERE to learn more about the York Project.
Location: 1314 Holden St., Detroit
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FLEATROIT JUNK CITY LLC
Back to school shopping at any age can be fun, but also more stressful as you get older, prices fluctuate, and other circumstances that play into you getting proper attire and other school items. This list of Metro Detroit nonprofits to celebrate National Thrift Store Day 2024 on Saturday, August 17 wouldn’t be complete without a few fun spots that help you find the best sales. Take advantage of Fleatroit Junk City’s pop-up events! This Detroit based pop-up vintage flea market is an event coordinator that continuously brings the city all of the best vintage and craft vendors. Click HERE to keep up with Detroit’s finest vintage
MULLIGAN’S VINTAGE
NOW OPEN, PHOTO @MULLIGANS_VINTAGE ON INSTAGRAM
This list of Metro Detroit nonprofits and thrift shops in Detroit to celebrate National Thrift Store Day this year honors the old and new. Tell all of your friends to check out Mulligans Vintage based out of Royal Oak, Michigan. Mulligan’s Vintage Grand Opening passed on Sunday, August 4, 2024. New items were available by the thousands, plus free clothes & shoes, so you know the rest of this shop’s game plan is to provide the hottest vintage and streetwear throughout the year. This is your go-to for the coolest tie dye collections, kicks, and other casual wear that are geared towards males & unisex styles. Click HERE to stay updated on their Instagram page.
Location: 202 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI
Honorable mentions: Michigan Vintage Market, Mitten Vintage, Good Days Vintage (Shop in-store at MALOFTA VINTAGE) (Location: 407 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor), Chip Bag Project, Lost & Found Vintage (Location: 510 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak), The Velvet Tower (Location: 8116 Kercheval, Detroit)
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