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Fashion Guru Shops Salvation Army!

Our friends in The Salvation Army Western Territory have a fabulous blog called Expect Change. Even if you don’t live the area, the blog’s known for featuring some really unique stories that anyone can...

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Do the Most Good in Your Spring Cleaning

It’s National Spring Cleaning Week! In celebration of the cleanest week of the year, the Huffington Post offered a handy list of 10 ways to de-clutter your closet. #8 on the list just happens to be...

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Christine’s Closet, Part 9: An Extraordinary Find!

Remember Christine Burton, the thrify fashionista regularly featured on the Western Territory’s Expect Change blog? She’s back for the first time in 2012 with another great piece she found at her...

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Hanes Donation Provides Warmth & Opportunities for Ministry

Did you know socks are the #1 item requested at our homeless shelters? And thanks to Hanes’ generous donation of 250,000 pairs this last Christmas season, our shelters were able to provide many...

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Going “Mad” over Salvation Army Vintage!

I’m a huge fan of the show Mad Men for a lot of reasons. Outside of any true connection I might feel with the show’s characters, my obsession with the show stems from a love of the decade’s fashion. So...

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Salvation Army, I Heart You

Guest blogger Kendra Ketter Chavis is a speaker and Christian Lifestyle blogger (GoodGirlsHaveMoreFun.com & HowToWearAnything.com) whose work focuses on using media and creative engagement to make...

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Are you a lover of all things vintage? Check out Sammy D!

Attention thift store mavens! If you’ve never heard of vintage fashion expert and thrifting extraordinaire, Sammy Davis, then you’re missing out! The highly praised blogger and New York City vintage...

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Some Weekend Wisdom: Don’t Regret the Tests You’ve Passed

Here's a simple thought that will allow you to power forward and never look back: Growth is in learning to move from a place of "regret" into a place of "testimony".

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5 Ways to Shop Smart at Your Next Thrift Store Trip!

I was first introduced to thrifting as a teenager growing up in rural Pennsylvania. I can remember combing the racks of my hometown Salvation Army Family Store for hours in search of ‘60s fashion finds...

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Declutter The Coat Closet & Do The Most Good!

The fall season is almost half over, which means old man winter is on his way. And we hear he’s going to be especially harsh to residents of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and around the Rockies where...

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DIY Home Decor from The Salvation Army Family Store!

Post courtesy of The Salvation Army Chattanooga. Check out their blog at http://salvationarmychattanooga.wordpress.com/. Click here to find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter  -...

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Check out these steals from a Salvation Army Family Store!

I’m gonna’ pop some tags Only got twenty dollars in my pocket These are a couple of the [cleanest] lines from popular song, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore, and actually, we only had about $15 in total...

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Salvation Army Today, March 21

This week’s Salvation Army Today video – brought to you by The Salvation Army Southern Territory – covers prom dress shopping,  a Salvation Army rehabilitation program in South Africa, and more! Enjoy!...

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Tips From a True Glam Thrifter

The following was contributed by guest blogger, Sheila Fortson, owner of the Hidden Glam Boutique in Ambler, PA. Sheila is also known as “The Glam Thrifter” because she loves to shop second-hand and...

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How to Declutter Your Wardrobe: 3 Easy Questions to Ask Yourself

Thrifting is a pastime focused on the accumulation of things – and if you’re anything like me, you like to partake in this pastime often, which means your accumulation of things inevitably creates...

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Passion for Faith and Fashion Lead “Thrift Store Maven” to Salvation Army Career

Sarah Kincaid is an inspiring woman. Her passion for fashion and immense love for God led her to fulfilling career at The Salvation Army. Since childhood, Sarah was hooked on the fashions industry....

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3 Reasons Why You Should Thrift Your Way to Prom!

It’s prom season! A big concern for prom-goers this time of year – other than finding the dress or getting the courage to ask that one person – is the cost. According to USA Today, prom spending has...

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Donating Unwanted Goods is As Easy As Ever With New Mobile Site

We’re excited to share that The Salvation Army launched a new mobile version of the organization’s Family Store site, www.SATRUCK.org that makes donating unwanted goods easier than ever. With a few...

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How Your Donations Help: Part I

Moving, downsizing, or clearing out storage can be downright unpleasant. In fact, it’s considered the third most stressful life event after death and divorce, according to the Employee Relocation...

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It’s Spring! Time to Get Cleaning and Do Some Good

Spring is officially here! The 2013-2014 winter season was a long and bitter cold one, and spring could not have arrived sooner. It’s also National Spring Cleaning Week!...

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