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4worldlovers: I love a good deal, and it’s even better when my purchase goes towards a great cause – like Wheeler Mission.

Thanks to our community of supporters, we’ve always had a continual stream of donated items – like clothes and household goods. These are great blessings to our guests, and we’ve regularly had more donations than we could distribute. Rather than stocking and storing items that couldn’t immediately be used, we stepped into the resale business. In the late 1980s, Wheeler operated a Dime Store ministry that allowed our Mother’s Club participants to purchase clothing and food for just ten cents. Our store grew so substantially that in 2007, we re-opened as a full-fledged thrift store. Since we expanded our store, we’re able put donations right to work and earn some much needed revenue.

8640 E. 96th Street Fishers, Indiana (right off I-69 and 96th Street right behind Party City)

We sell gently used (and sometimes brand new!) clothing, household items, and furniture. When you shop, you’ll be amazed by the quality of merchandise, and you’ll have a great experience – the entire store is carefully organized with care and attention.

When you shop at our store, you’re not just getting a great deal; you’re also making transformation possible. Store proceeds are funneled right into Wheeler Mission’s programs. In 2017, our store generated $370,431 in revenue, equivalent to 164,636 meals.That’s amazing!

1. What do you do with all the donations you can’t use?

All donations are used to support Wheeler by going directly to our guests or used as a means to generate revenue. Because the volume of donations is so high (thank you!), we don’t have room to store everything. In order to steward your gifts, we have relationships with outside agencies that purchase our extra items and use them for other things – like turning your old t-shirts into yarn! This keeps your clothing out of landfills and provides extra income for Wheeler.

2. What are some of the coolest items you’ve sold in the store?

Believe it or not, we’re regularly gifted brand new items from major clothing retailers. We’ve sold new designer sunglasses, antique furniture, sewing machines, game tables, etc.

You bet! Between our store and donation center, we rely on about 500 volunteers per month. Volunteers assist us with pick-ups, sorting, and pricing items.

4. How can I ensure my donations won’t be sold, but rather given to guests at Wheeler?

Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee how your donation will be used – but I can guarantee it

Will be used! Wheeler guests are given clothing throughout their stay, so there’s a good chance your clothing will be given to someone desperately in need. If your donations are used for sale, you can be confident that proceeds are a blessing to Wheeler’s ministry.

Bring items directly to a Wheeler facility, or drop off at one of our conveniently located donation barns. For locations and drop-off hours, go here.

For certain items and circumstances, pick-ups are an option. To inquire about donation pick-ups, go here.

The Wheeler Mission Store is a huge means of support for Wheeler – and I hope you learned how significant your donations are. We are so blessed by you.

4worldlovers: Thrifty Threads is a thrift store and donation center owned and operated by The Julian Center. Your gently used clothes, home goods and furniture can help survivors and benefit The Julian Center.

When someone makes a decision to leave an abusive relationship they don’t always have a lot of time to plan, or pack. That means they leave most of their personal belongings behind. When they arrive at our shelter doors the clothes they have on may be everything they have in the world. 91 percent of our clients live at, or below, the federal poverty threshold so replacing items isn’t possible.

That’s where Thrifty Threads comes in. We accept donations of gently used clothing for men, women and children along with household goods including linens, furniture, books, toys, and small appliances.

Our clients shop at Thrifty Threads free-of-charge for items needed to recover and to establish new beginnings. In some cases that might be clothing, furniture, or shoes and toys for their children. Excess items are sold to the public where proceeds help underwrite our victim programs and services. Your in-kind donations allow our clients to start over and to live a life free of abuse. We’re a proud partner with National Council of Jewish Women.

All products recalled by the CPSC, U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: 1-800-638-2772 or www.CPSC.GOV, www.SaferProduct.GOV

No cribs (manufactured before June 2011), bassinets, infant walkers, highchairs, bunkbeds, bath seats, bed rails, play yards, toy chests: THAT DOES NOT MEET THE CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS

No household chemicals: pesticides, paint products, drain & oven cleaners and any environmentally-unfriendly waste products

No large appliances: refrigerators, freezers, washer & dryer, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water heaters, trash compactor, stoves & ovens

You may request a free pick-up of furniture you wish to donate. To schedule a pick-up, please contact us at 317.802.9612 at least two weeks in advance.

Your Donations Make Every Program, Meal Served, and Night's Stay Possible

Can provide a gas card for a survivor to get to work.

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