Big Sister Thrift Shop

Second-hand retailers score during recession.
TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain); 10/5/2009; 1097 words; ...of Resale and Thrift Shops (Narts), which...twice before they shop, which is almost...recession. My Sister's Closet is...Siner and her sisters Jenny and Tess...Siner and her sisters have parlayed...furniture, My Sister's Attic, and...where many shops in Phoenix ...

volunteer opportunities
Oakland Tribune; 10/1/2009; 2433 words; ...Cancer Society's Discovery Shop -- resale shop needs volunteer cashiers, salespeople...org. -- Alta Bates Showcase Thrift Shop -- Seeks volunteers to...application: 510-451-7300. -- Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the East Bay -- seeks adults...

Tightening somebody else's belt: many are looking to cut costs these days, but do wardrobes have to suffer? In fact, belt-tightening can be fun--especially when it's somebody else's. Swiss News goes shopping.(FASHION)
Swiss News; 10/1/2009; 1784 words; ...two sizes too big, but I try it...consignment shops have been popping...a lot of money shop here," says...some consignment shops focus exclusively...Budget bargains Thrift shops run by charitable...While these shops area good source...could afford to shop in regular ...

Teen of the week: Broadneck alum marches to a new beat
Capital (Annapolis); 9/11/2009; 1020 words; ...Sometimes, we'd sort donations for a thrift shop, work in a senior center or a daycare...Elementary School. Her younger sister, Rebecca, 15, is a Broadneck sophomore. Her big sister, Emily, 20, is an engineering...

Assistance League, UR work to meet needs of local kids
Redlands Daily Facts; 9/8/2009; 974 words; ...became familiar with Lugonia through her little sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and Franklin through student volunteers...money made through the Assistance League's thrift shop funds Operation School Bell. This year, everything...