'Second Chance Store' to celebrate anniversary

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

One year ago, on July 2, 2021, Second Chance Store opened for business at 130 Claremont Dr., Branson. Next Saturday, July 2, 2022, Second Chance will celebrate its first anniversary by offering 50 percent off storewide.

Store manager Kim Phillips and the staff invite the community to check out not only the deals but also the mission and purpose of Second Chance. The store is operated and staffed by the Simmering Center, which supports substance abuse recovery in the area by providing affordable housing along with accountability, friendships, counseling, help getting involved in a local church, and assistance with job training and employment.

Second Chance benefits area families and bargain hunters by offering great deals on great finds, but it also benefits Simmering Center residents who need clothing and other essentials as part of their recovery and job training journey. The name Second Chance, nominated by a Simmering Center resident, reflects the Center’s mission, and the store itself also provides an opportunity for residents to learn and practice organizational, retail and customer service skills and give back to the Center.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Learn more about Second Chance and the Simmering Center at the Second Chance Facebook page or at www.simmeringcenter.org, and don’t forget to stop by on July 2 for some bargains!