The Casa Collections Thrift Store operates to raise funds to support the Center Against Spouse Abuse, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides shelter, counseling and support to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. The store accepts used clothing, furniture and household goods, and all proceeds go to fund the CASA programs. You can find great bargains here, and the merchandise turns over quickly as a result. Seniors get an additional 25 percent off most items on Wednesdays. The store serves as a drop-off location for donated items as well as a retail location. You can also arrange to have furniture picked up by contacting the store manager. Cell phones are accepted and given to program participants so they can call 911 in case of emergency.
Mount Zion Progressive store is part of the Missionary Baptist Church. Its history starts back in 1928 and was founded by a group of community leaders. Mt. Zion's mission is to bring about “effective change” in its community. The store sells hand-me-down and gently used items that include clothes, furniture and kitchen appliances.
Family Dollar is a neighborhood discount store where you can find every day products at low costs. Family Dollar has reduced-priced items on groceries, health supplies, beauty products and household goods.
This Family Dollar is located in the Lakeview shopping center. It carries a good selection of food including canned goods, crackers and oil along with some refrigerated items like milk, cheese and beer. There is an auto section, a kitchen section, home decor items, toys, greeting cards and more. Ice is sold here. Coupons are on the website.
This church-sponsored thrift shop, located across from the Sav-A-Lot shopping center on Gulfport Boulevard, carries a wide selection of secondhand clothes, toys and furniture. Shoppers can find plenty of deals, especially on half-price Thursdays. Donations are welcome.
This is not your average pawn shop. Southern Pawn & Jewelry is located in a busy stretch of 4th Street north with plenty of parking and a bright cheerful facade. Inside the merchandise is well-organized and attractively displayed in an uncluttered fashion. The jewelry is displayed in well-lit cases and the tools are arranged in neat rows on shelves and racks. Along with the bicycles, guitars, tools, jewelry, fishing rods, and other sporting equipment, Southern Pawn has more unusual items like a motor scooter. If you are looking for a bargain in gently-used merchandise, this is the store for you.
For shoppers with a more high-end taste for fashion, Designers' Consigner, located on Central Avenue, carries an inventory of gently used luxury brand clothing and accessories. The boutique specializes in the resale of top-of-the-line goods including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Hermes. Patrons may bring in their used yet well-cared-for merchandise for consignment, or shop the fully stocked clothing racks, handbag and jewelry displays. All items are marked well below retail, so you can have the best fashion has to offer without the heavy price tag.