#GiftOn3

‘Tis the season for giving – and Thrift Culture has lots to give! Those who #ThriftOn3 know that Thrift Culture has great deals on clothing, accessories and housewares, including brand new and designer items. Since Thrift Culture is re-stocked daily with community donations, there’s always something new to discover. Check out our “#GiftOn3” Thrift Culture … Read Now

Six Ways to Give for Less than $1

Looking to make your dollars go further? A little can go a long way! Here are six easy ways to increase your impact on your community – without impacting your wallet. AmazonSmile – A reason to smile Did you know your Amazon purchases can also benefit Bellevue kids? AmazonSmile offers the same products, prices and … Read Now

A Culture of Giving

A culture of giving at Thrift Culture.

Thrift Culture is full of designer deals and unique pieces – but it’s also a culture of giving designed to serve a very unique purpose. It provides the 3,600+ students and their families living in poverty in Bellevue with year-round access to quality clothing for school, work and interviews. For many of these families, new … Read Now

Rounding Up for Education – Small Change, Big Impact

Round up for education and your small change can make a big impact.

“Would you like to round up for education?” Answering yes to this simple question won’t make a big impact on your wallet but it will make a big impact for kids right here in your community. You might pay a few more cents for your great thrift shop find at Thrift Culture. But that extra … Read Now

Five Reasons to Declutter and Donate in the New Year

Declutter and donate!

The New Year is a time for reflection, recommitment and… re-organization! It’s the perfect time to re-gift unneeded holiday presents, get a fresh start with your wardrobe and donate to your favorite local thrift store – Thrift Culture! Thrift Culture offers new and gently-used clothing, accessories and housewares to the public. Vouchers are also provided … Read Now

Announcing Thrift Culture

Thrift Culture logo

Bellevue LifeSpring’s thrift shop has been a hub of giving for decades, where community members can shop, donate and volunteer to make Bellevue a better place. Providing clothing through the thrift shop is a critical part of the holistic approach Bellevue LifeSpring takes in serving families living in poverty. Parents and children are provided with … Read Now

Five Tips to Clean Your Closet

Going through your closet can be an overwhelming task. Here are five closet cleaning tips to make it more manageable – and help kids in Bellevue! Clean House – Remove everything from your closet and evaluate your space. Hang items only if you’re certain they’re keepers. Three Sweeps – Do an initial sweep to gather things … Read Now

Karly’s Story

Karly is a 14-year-old Bellevue student who gets good grades and works as a peer mentor at her school. She lives with her mother, Tina, and her stepfather, John. Their family is hardworking, positive in spirit and supportive of one another. Behind the Scenes Behind the scenes, Karly and her family are facing tremendous hardships. … Read Now