Thrift Blog

The gift-giving season is here! If you’re looking for a trendy, fun way to wrap your gifts this year, it’s time to check out this 1,200-year-old Japanese tradition known as Furoshiki. Surprise your friends and family with gifts wrapped beautifully in festive cloth. Furoshiki was first established in Japan out of necessity as a way to wrap produce and other goods to keep them fresh. It wasn’t long before the custom spread to gift wrapping! Today, Furoshiki can refer to the style of wrapping as well as the physical cloth for wrapping. Did you know VOA Thrift stores carry fabric?…

The holiday season is upon us! With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the December holidays just around the corner, we’re here to remind you that your table centerpieces don’t need to break the bank. Whether you’re looking for something fun and funky, classy and elegant, or something that just gets the job done, VOA Thrift locations are stocked with options for your holiday needs. 

Can you feel it in the air? It’s getting colder out there and just a little bit spooky! Halloween will be here before you know it, so at Volunteers of America Thrift we’re stocked to help you put together that DIY (do-it-yourself) costume you’ve been dreaming of all year long. If you’re looking for ideas to stick to your budget this year, here are the top 5 DIY costumes you can make (for you, your kids, or a group of friends!) from one of our VOA Thrift stores: Choose your own Halloween adventure at a VOA Thrift store near you! If all…

People say $1.00 doesn’t go far anymore, but at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Thrift Stores, you can still find merchandise for 99 cents! Don’t believe us? Check out what we found during a recent trip to our store on 5640 West Broad Street in Columbus. Shirts, Pants, and Scarves First, we have a classic V-neck t-shirt which pairs with either dark or light wash jeans, also 99 cents each. Be sure to visit our scarf displays as well for a 99-cent accessory to complete any outfit. Swimwear There is no way you find a swimsuit for 99 cents…right?…