Written by: Alex Ruybalid, Partner Engagement Director
A thrift store provide a neighborhood with a low-cost place to support their family, a fun shopping experience, and most of all - community.
Stop-in any day at the thrift store at 37th and State Avenue, and it is sure to brighten your day. Between the racks of used clothes, the shoes, and rows of books at Adelante Thrift, you will find some of the most genuine people.
Elizabeth Torres, Interim Manager
“My journey at Adelante Thrift started by pure coincidence. I happened to be shopping for luggage when my mother and I stumbled into Elsa, former store manager,” said Interim Store Manager, Elizabeth Torres. “I have had the pleasure to work with and serve some of the most kind hearted people. The staff is kind of like a family. We all support each other, whether it’s here at the store or in our personal lives.”
Ernesto and Jesus unloading donations.
From the cashiers in front, to the drivers in box trucks - that support and unity is evident in each team member. In just the last five years, Adelante Thrift has invested $1.1 million dollars back into these employees through staff salaries. The energetic atmosphere has led to $2.2 million in sales in that same time frame. Throughout the last five years, 25,000 volunteer hours have been invested sorting clothes, cleaning, and donating.
Next Saturday (March 14th), we want to invite you to our store to take a big deep breath, look back, and celebrate what the last five years have meant to our neighborhood, families, and this city.
“This free event will have children’s crafts, face painting, balloon artistry, fire trucks, police cars, and the KCKPL bookmobile with their button-making station,” explains Jessica Boling, Volunteer Coordinator at Adelante Thrift. “There will be free food from Brown Sugar and Subway as well as free coffee from Splitlog Coffee. Come out for free food, free kids crafts, free face painting, and a whole lot of community!”
We want to take a day to say thank you to our neighbors, friends, families, and to YOU. Thank you so much for supporting Mission Adelante and Adelante Thrift.
“Time keeps moving forward, new customers, new employees but our purpose stays the same and that’s what makes Adelante Thrift a light in our community. Happy 5-year Anniversary, Adelante Thrift!” - Elizabeth Torres
Learn more about our Five-Year Anniversary Fiesta! - https://www.facebook.com/events/1356099887906996/
