Rescue Mission Thrift Store Prepares for Grand Re-Opening

Artist Ken Stockton puts the finishing touches on the Rescue Mission Logo.

Hard work over the weekend at the Rescue Mission Thrift Store has resulted in a very strong start for their planned renovations. By Monday the store had already made great progress towards being ready for their Grand Re-opening scheduled for Saturday the 25th.

According to Charlotte Anders, Store Manager, new bric-a-brac shelves—made by a volunteer–were a part of the improvements.  Two teams of volunteers installed a “slat-wall system” for the art, making it more like a gallery setting and. Roanoke artist Ken Stockton painted the Rescue Mission Ministries mural on the back wall of the store.

Clothing is being divided into three distinct departments—men’s, women’s and children’s—with related accessories in each departments. The work was accomplished in 72 hours with the help of six volunteer groups working in eight hour shifts. Individual and church volunteers were some of the many helpers.

There will be a “low price point” on clothes, Anders said, with pricing levels at $1, $2, $3 and $4. Every other Saturday will be a “25 cent day,” she said. There will be other departments including bric-a-brac, art, boutique items and plus sizes.

Several weeks prior to the actual renovation, “Sierra Stone was applied to the floor of the store with apoxy, giving it a durable, solid surface,” said Lee Clark, the Mission’s Director of Development and Administration. “Kroger and Coke employees worked Sunday from 11:30 til after 6 p.m.,” he added.

The Grand Opening is scheduled on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. til 5 p.m.

By Joan Kastner
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