Brookside Thrift Shop expands to new location

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MANCHESTER, NH – Brookside Thrift Shop opened the doors to its new expanded location March 2 in the carriage house behind Brookside Congregational Church. The church’s historical building in the North End will now allow for a broader offering for one of the largest populations in need – children and families.

“We are thrilled to be able to expand our offerings in this new location, said Calley Milne, chair of the Brookside Thrift Shop Operating Committee. “The new floor plan offers four treasure-filled rooms ready to meet the needs of the entire family. Our doors are opening to a great line of spring clothing in both the Children’s Corner and the Men’s and Women’s departments. Also come and browse the Book Nook for great used titles, music and games sure to entertain.”

The Brookside Thrift Shop offers men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, home furnishings, toys, games, puzzles, furniture and much more.

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The new site is located at 2013 Elm Street. Hours will be Wed., noon – 4 p.m. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“It’s tax season and spring cleaning time,” said Milne  “There is no better place than Brookside Thrift Shop to make a donation. That one action can help you de-clutter your home and provide you with both a tax receipt along with the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping those in need within your own community.”

Grand Opening of Expanded Thrift ShopDonation items may be dropped off at the Thrift Shop during business hours. Items must be clean and in good working order. Brookside Thrift Shop will also schedule pick-up of large item furniture donations. For a list of items that are appreciated and accepted, visit the site here.

Proceeds of the thrift shop support the local community outreach of Brookside Congregational Church. The church divides its outreach into two categorizes – the space they share as well as their time and resources.

Sharing our space:

The Church Facility is used by more than 30 organizations in the Manchester area. These organizations provide support for:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous & a clubhouse for adults with mental illness
  • Grief and pastoral counseling
  • Compassionate Friends, a support group for people who have lost children
  • Community garden for refugee immigrants and neighbors of the church
  • The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to support New Horizons Food Pantry
  • A parish nursing program
  • Local Rainbow Theatre Project for children and adults
  • Two small congregations that meet weekly in Brookside’s chapel
  • The thrift shop that caters to immigrant and low-income families
Sharing our Time and Resources:

Brookside provides monetary support, volunteer efforts, and other donations to local community projects including:

  • Holiday Baskets: Brookside prepares and distributes Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to help the clients of Salvation Army, Greater Manchester AIDS Project, Southern NH Services/Head Start, Child Health Services and Families in Transition.
  • Families in Transition: Brookside provides monetary contributions, necessary furnishings and household items for interim housing and volunteers that helps the nonprot provide transitional housing and supportive services to homeless women with and without children, as well as men with children.
  • Loaves and Fishes:  Monthly collection and donation of canned goods, staples, dry goods, and personal toiletry items for New Horizons Food Pantry and Shelter.
  • New Horizons Soup Kitchen: Volunteers from Brookside serve the evening meal at New Horizons’ Soup Kitchen on the fifth Tuesday of every month—serving dinner to an average of 120 people

About Brookside Congregational Church

Brookside is an open and affirming congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person. The church invites everyone to join in the common life and mission of reconciling community through participation and leadership in its congregation, and by fully sharing in the worship, rites and sacraments of the church. Brookside Congregational Church is a member of the United Church of Christ, the Hillsborough Association, the NH Conference, and United Church of Christ. For more information please visit our website.

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Carol Robidoux

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Longtime NH journalist and publisher of ManchesterInkLink.com. Loves R&B, German beer, and the Queen City!