UrbanPromise

UrbanPromise Thrift Store

The UrbanPromise Thrift Store is a sustainable non-profit social enterprise that:

  • Generates funding and awareness for UrbanPromise Ministries’ programs enabling Camden youth to develop and realize their potential
  • Provides entry level work experience, job training, and service hours for Camden's youth
  • Further engages the UrbanPromise volunteer community  

The UrbanPromise Thrift Store is run by UrbanPromise Ministries Community Development Inc.

WHERE

2 N. Forklanding Road
Maple Shade, NJ  08052
(corner of Main St. – public parking in the back)

Store phone: (609) 388-8500

HOURS OF OPERATION

Wednesday:  2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday:  11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday:  11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am – 6:00pm

 

STORE DONATIONS

Donations accepted during store hours and donation receipts are available.  EIN for UrbanPromise Ministries Community Development Inc.:  02-0650756

WISHLIST

  • Donated van or cargo truck
  • Pricing guns
  • Dollies
  • Hand trucks

MERCHANDISE DONATION NEEDS

  • Gently used clothing (blouses, dresses, dress shirts, jeans, shoes)
  • Accessories (jewelry, purses, scarves, hats)
  • Household items (small appliances, art/frames, mirrors, fabric/linens)
  • Small furniture (chairs, end tables, coffee tables)

Please note: we are unable to accept baby equipment, mattresses, and generally have an excess of books and children's clothes.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To operate the store

  • Sorting, tagging, stocking merchandise
  • Donation pick-ups & transfers
  • Running cash registers

Specialist volunteer support:

  • HR and Social Media
  • Inventory Management 
  • Accounting
  • On-line sales
  • Youth Mentoring

From Our Blog...

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