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Michelle: The Superwoman Behind the Scenes!

Michelle: The Superwoman Behind the Scenes!

Michelle H. is Hope Family Thrift Store’s Receiving Supervisor—and our go-to person for all donated items. She oversees the intake of all donations, organizes the backroom, and coordinates with the sales team to keep the store well-stocked. Before joining the Hope...

February Update: The new year is in full swing!

The new year is in full swing! Our staff and volunteers are busy sorting donations, our furniture pick-up team is on the road collecting items from generous donors, and the store is full of awesome new items. We’ve had some cold days here in Austin, but things are...

Lee: Leading with Heart at Hope Family Thrift

Lee: Leading with Heart at Hope Family Thrift

Meet Lee! Lee Adams has been part of Hope Family Thrift’s team for six years, but his journey to Store Manager began long before then. As a member of Grace Covenant Church, Lee became familiar with the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) when the organization worked...

Karen: Vintage Visionary at Hope Family Thrift

Karen: Vintage Visionary at Hope Family Thrift

Meet Karen! Karen Goddard is Hope Family’s Thrift’s Assistant Manager and Vintage Specialist. Her love for the secondary market shines through in everything she does at Hope Family Thrift. With a background in selling antiques and collectibles for over 35 years, Karen...