(August 7, 2024 – Reno, Nev) – With the first day of school fast approaching, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) encourages parents to visit St. Vincent’s Thrift Stores for a wide selection of gently used clothing, shoes, and outerwear perfect for back-to-school needs, all at a fraction of the cost. The stores offer apparel for any occasion, including school and extracurricular activities, as well as outdoor gear such as bikes and skateboards.
According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping is already underway. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, school supplies, and electronics. Meanwhile, college students and their families are expected to spend an average of $1,364.75 on items for the upcoming school year.
“Our Thrift Stores are a great place to pick-up gently used items for school, after school activities and weekends at a fraction of the cost many will pay in big box stores,” said Marie Baxter, CEO of CCNN. “When donating and purchasing items in the St. Vincent’s Thrift Stores, you are helping to provide a quality hot meal to our most vulnerable population as well as second chance employment jobs for the residents at our Battle Born Housing Plus program. One hundred percent of the profit is reinvested into our poverty assistance programs.”
CCNN operates two thrift stores in the Reno-Sparks community. St. Vincent’s Super Thrift is located at 190 E. Glendale Avenue in Sparks and is open Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm and Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop is located at 500 East Fourth Street in Reno and is open Monday-Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm and Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
For more information about Catholic Charities, please visit the website at https://ccsnn.org/
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About:
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Established in 1941, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) is a Nevada-based, 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit corporation operating human service programs including: St. Vincent’s Dining Room, St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, St. Vincent’s Resource Hub, Battle Born Housing Plus, Immigration Legal Services and others. CCNN is committed to providing help and creating hope in our community. From infants to seniors, CCNN assists approximately 40,000 people per month in northern Nevada.
Media Contact:
Tiffany East, 775-250-8092
