Marian’s Attic, Laurel House’s boutique-style resale shop, is 3 years old!At Marian's Attic, which opened its doors on September 7, 2006, gently-used fashions can be found for a fraction of their original cost. The store, located on Rt. 202 in King of Prussia, thrives as an upscale frugal fashionista’s delight as well as a needed community resource for domestic violence victims.
Along with women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, Marian’s Attic welcomes donations of accessories, jewelry, household items and collectibles, books, videos, CDs, and cell phones. (Right now, we're especially in need of men's ties ... we'd love for our tie rack to look like this again!)
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All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Laurel House, which is Montgomery County’s only comprehensive domestic violence organization.
“When donating items, we encourage people to ask themselves one question: would this truly be something they would give to a loved one or a best friend?” suggests Bev McGloin, who has managed Marian’s Attic since its inception.
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“We provide vouchers for women at Laurel House to shop for free whenever they need an interview suit or school and seasonal clothing for their child," McGloin adds.
"And since domestic violence affects everyone, the survivors aren’t any different than anyone else in that they like to look and feel good, so it’s important that the clothing and items be free of stains and rips and in usable condition.”
Information about Laurel House’s programs, as well as how to help someone affected by domestic violence, is also available at the shop.
“Oftentimes, someone is hesitant about calling our hotline but desperately needs to know that help is available,” explains Beth Sturman, Executive Director for Laurel House. “It’s easier to pick up a brochure on safety planning or our free counseling services. We have a lot of information available at the shop so people know what steps they can take."
Most of the people who wait on customers, run the register, stock the shelves and receive your donations at Marian’s Attic are volunteers. If you have a few hours a week, or even every other week, and would like to know more about volunteer opportunities, please call the shop at (610) 337-3068 and speak with Bev or Eileen.
Stop by Marian's Attic to wish them a happy birthday this week at 255 Town Center Road at the rear of the Valley Forge Shopping Center (near Peppers & Michael’s Deli). Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and we're open late on Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m.
I have some items I'd like to donate, such as never-worn shoes in their original boxes, and household items as well. I am also hoping to get my husband to part with some of his ties--he has so many! Is any particular day and/or time best to bring donations by?
ReplyDeleteBy household items would you mean sets of dishes and things like that? I "inherited" a lot of household itmes when my parents moved to Florida and I'd love to donate them to someone who could really use them.
Thanks in advacne for your reply.
Sheri, thanks so very much! Yes, all of these items that you mentioned would be great. No special day - just whatever is convenient for you during the shop's business hours(Mon - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m.). Hope that helps and thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI meant to check back sooner, but I did speak with my hubby and he said he has plenty of ties to donate. :) I plan to try and come by sometime this coming week with those and other items I hope you can use.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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