Listen to Thrift Shop manager, Chris Roth speak to WGBH’s Arun Rath about the history of The Thrift Shop of Boston, the culture of volunteerism and about all things “thrift”! Listen or read a transcription of the conversation HERE.
Author: Chris Roth
Check us out! The Thrift Shop is featured on WCVB Channel 5 Boston “5 for Good”
Erika Tarantal visited The Shop and spoke with our volunteers, shop manager and customers about the type of work that we do for the community. Click on the link to see this wonderful news piece about your favorite local thrift shop! https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-for-good-dedicated-volunteers-help-operate-thrift-shop-of-boston/29306709
THRIFT SHOP OF BOSTON SILENT AUCTION – Fall 2019
www.townofindianlake.com The fall auction is now on display at the check out counter. Place your bids now through Tuesday, October 8th at 5:00pm. At that time, a live auction will take place! All proceeds benefit The Home for Little Wanderers! ~ Vintage Toys ~ Hand Woven Rugs ~ Tiffany & Co. ~ Longines ~… Read more »
The Thrift Shop donates $150,000 to The Home for Little Wanderers!
The Thrift Shop of Boston’s mission is two-fold – Provide the community with affordable clothing and household goods, while raising money for The Home for Little Wanderers. The organization is largely volunteer run, and due to their collective talents, hard work and commitment to this end, The Thrift Shop’s fundraising efforts have reached a new… Read more »
New Auction at The Thrift Shop of Boston!
Eclectic mix of handwoven, mid-century and vintage home goods and decor. This amazing lot also features some high end audio as well as original pressings of classic albums. Bang and Olufsen, KLH, RCA Victrola, Steuben, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Brian Eno, Rose Medallion, Folk Art etc. This auction is located behind the cash… Read more »
Thrift Shop of Boston Featured in Roslindale Village Main Streets Promo
Thrift Shop Manager sits with RVMS to talk all things thrift on Rozzie Reno, a series of videos that promote the home improvement and furnishings businesses in Roslindale Village.
Thrift Shop celebrates 90 years in business!
The roaring 20’s – the era of “flappers, dappers and dames” gave birth to Jazz, Art Deco, the Lindy Hop and The Great Gatsby. Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs and Prohibition reigned supreme. The 1920’s also marked the opening of The Thrift Shop of Boston- the city’s longest running thrift store. Community minded volunteer… Read more »
Mayor Walsh at The Thrift Shop of Boston Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Walsh had some kind words to say about The Thrift Shop of Boston and our mission to help local children and families. For more information about The Home for Little Wanderers, please visit www.thehome.org. Also, check out this link to a recent Wicked Local article!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Mayor Walsh is coming to The Thrift Shop of Boston. He’ll be cutting a ribbon in front of our new location at 33 Corinth Street around 12:00pm, and we’ll officially open our doors for business! There’s good cause for celebration – Everything in the shop will be 50% off. Please join us on Tuesday, April… Read more »
Clothing Sale – This weekend!
Spring is in the air… Time to upgrade that wardrobe! Shop with us this weekend (Friday 3/25, Saturday 3/26, Monday 3/28) and save 50% off all clothing! The Thrift Shop of Boston has what you need to look fresh and feel good about it too – Your purchase helps support the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children… Read more »
