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SPCA RUMMAGE STORE
Rummage sales to benefit the homeless animals in the care of the SPCA have been around for a long time, starting with the first rummage sale in 1940, which raised $40. For 60 years, the rummage sale was a six-week-long annual event. As the sale grew in popularity, it raised more and more funds necessary for the care of the SPCA animals. In 2007, a coalition of board members and staff opened the first brickand-mortar SPCA Rummage Store on Preston Avenue. After nearly a decade, the store outgrew its original location and moved to Seminole Square Shopping Center in 2016.
The larger space has allowed staff to accept more items, due to an expanded area for the sorting and organizing of donations, and it has allowed for specialty sections within the store, such as the popular Boutique. The Rummage Store continues to be a popular revenue-generating arm of the SPCA.
In 2020, despite being closed for two-and-ahalf months, the SPCA Rummage Store generated 10% of the SPCA’s revenue! By implementing creative ideas and through hard work, the Rummage Store’s staff and volunteers have made the store a staple for shopping in Charlottesville.
New items are always arriving, and prices drop on older items, ensuring that there’s always a reason to stop by the SPCA Rummage Store and support the shelter! The SPCA Rummage Store is located at 364 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Second Annual Critter Lift
On October 10, 2020, the SPCA Rummage Store held its Second Annual Critter Lift & Rummage Store Extravaganza. Fresh merchandise was set out, Joe Thomas of WCHV-AM was broadcasting live, there were hourly door prizes and adoptable dogs were on-site. You may have seen the scissor lift outside the store!
It was a fantastic day for people to support the pets at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Every purchase made at the SPCA Rummage Store goes to care for the homeless animals at the SPCA. And on that day, over $9,000 was generated through purchases at the store!
Additionally, visitors filled two box vans with donations for the shelter, such as cat food, bleach and dog treats. It was wonderful to have such a show of community support!
