+ What is ACTS Thrift Store? All-Out Caring Thrift Store (ACTS) (www.ACTSThrift.org) is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization making a difference in the lives of those in need in Pasadena and the Foothill Communities. Its initials reflect the biblical Book of Acts in which Luke describes deeds of ministry by the early Church. ACTS Thrift Store’s vision is to operate in a similar way. The mission of ACTS Thrift Store is recycling and selling quality donated clothing, furniture and other usable goods to generate funds to support programs benefiting at-risk youth, disadvantaged families and the homeless in Pasadena and the Foothill Communities. The 12,000-square-foot store includes 10,000 square feet of retail space and a receiving and processing area. ACTS Thrift Store is located at 1382 Locust St. (Hill and the 210 Freeway) in Pasadena. Store hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tony Reyes is store manager (TonyReyes@ACTSThrift.org). Mr. Reyes is supported by a staff that is more than 50 percent volunteer.
+ What Your Donations Provide ACTS Thrift Store provides financial support for programs that serve poor and disadvantaged families, children and the homeless in Pasadena and the Foothill Communities. These programs are administered by Lake Avenue Community Foundation (www.lakeavefoundation.org), a church outreach ministry founded in 2001 to bless neighborhoods with a high density of students with limited English proficiency. Nearly two-thirds of residents in these areas live below the federal poverty level. More than 14,000 neighborhood children are eligible for free or discounted school lunches. Only about one-third of high school juniors in the district typically pass the California exit exam. About half the students in the neighborhood drop out, leaving them in a workplace already filled with the working poor. The youth ministry administered by Lake Avenue Community Foundation provides a nurturing environment for kids to thrive and excel. This ministry helps to bring about transformational change in the lives of neighborhood students and their families through academic, social, spiritual and emotional support. Devoted volunteer tutors and mentors help kids through reading literacy, technology training, college prep and life-skills training. The foundation also offers family counseling, support groups, parenting classes and nutrition education. Its homeless outreach focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty and hopelessness, while encouraging and equipping men and women in developing intimate relationships with God, the Church and their families.
+ How you can help Donate Thinking of cleaning out your wardrobe? Those jeans, dresses and accessories can bring hope and healing to the hurting in Pasadena. Tell your friends and promote the donation of goods to ACTS Thrift Store. To help make our mission a success, donations of gently used items, especially clothing, are urgently needed, as inventory turns over every two weeks. We also gladly accept shoes, belts, accessories, household items, small appliances and furniture.
Shop ACTS Thrift Store is a great place to buy quality clothing and accessories for prices anybody can afford. You also can feel good about your purchase because everything you buy will help make a difference in the lives of children and families right here in our community.
Volunteer ACTS Thrift Store could not operate were it not for the wonderful volunteers that give their time and energies to the ministry. Interested volunteers may register on the ACTS Thrift website: www.ACTSThrift.org. The volunteer coordinator team will interview potential volunteers, who will be matched with their interests and time availability to tasks within the ACTS Thrift Store.
THE STORE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
10 AM TO 8 PM ACTS Thrift Store (www.ACTSThrift.org) is located at 1382 Locust St. (Hill and the 210 Freeway) in Pasadena. (626) 577-4477.
THE STORE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
10 AM TO 8 PM + ACTS Thrift Store Board of Directors: Bruce H. Bruinsma | Board Chairman and Director
Mr. Bruinsma is the CEO of Envoy Financial, a non-profit provider of financial services. He serves on the boards of non-profits Real Time Outreach, Global Outreach and the Lake Avenue Community Foundation. Mr. Bruinsma has served on church and other community boards for more than 30 years.
Michael Gray | Secretary and Director
Mr. Gray is a principal with Lambert Development. He serves on the advisory board of the San Francisco Development Agency, the Lake Avenue Community Foundation Board and local Boy Scouts of America. In addition, he is active in the community and in other charitable pursuits associated with his profession.
Peter Schaller | Treasurer and Director
Mr. Schaller is a retired businessman with expertise in non-profit organization and funding. He is knowledgeable and experienced in the structure and workings of thrift stores and other enterprises by which the organization plans to raise funds.
Larry Stone | Officer and Director
Mr. Stone is a principal of Stone Tapert Financial and Insurance Services. He is involved in many philanthropic activities in addition to the ACTS Thrift Store board of directors.
John Heck | Officer and Director
Mr. Heck spent 10 years working in Japan, and then commenced a 40+ year career assisting religious non-profit organizations meet their funding needs through estate planning and providing financial counsel. He has served on numerous philanthropic boards with organizations throughout the country.