The vision for the Thrift and Gift Shop became a reality in 1992 with the construction of the Emergency Shelter. Donations from our donors and the community were abundant and more than our daily residents could use. Our request to HomeAid Orange County and Southwest Diversified Builders, who were doing our expansion, was to build us a small Shop to sell all the "extra" donated items to pay some of our operational costs.

From 1992 to 2001 we had a small 700 square foot room, staffed 6 days a week by volunteers. In 2001 we acquired our current shop with approximately 2100 square feet and still maintain six days a week, with volunteers sorting and selling the items donated to the shop. We are able to support approximately 40% of our operating costs by selling all the donated items not used for our residents.

Each 2nd Saturday of each month there is a Super Saturday "Blow-Out" Sale from 8am to 3pm with "special" sales.

ALL proceeds from the shop go directly to funding the three phase residential and supportive services for our clients.

Volunteers are ALWAYS needed. Please join our team.

"Shop till you drop" and help make our vision a reality.

Donations are greatly appreciated! All proceeds go to support the women and infants at Precious Life Shelter.