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Thrift Stores: Worth The Work?

The Truth About Thrift Shops: Profit, Purpose, or Problem? Thrift stores have been both a blessing and a burden for nonprofits—but are they truly worth the effort? Kate Thoene, CEO of New Life Center and the visionary behind Hope’s Closet, joins The Nonprofit Show to share the real story behind running a mission-driven retail operation. From staffing and inventory to community engagement and revenue generation, Kate offers a candid look at what it takes to make a nonprofit thrift store not just sustainable, but impactful. If your organization has ever considered launching—or ditching—a thrift store, this conversation is packed with the insights you’ve been waiting for. Is your resale strategy helping or hurting your mission? Tune in to find out. Stream it: https://streamyard.com/watch/A9shRFjesnFP 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PT