Hello, Hope Family! We had a great time kicking off summer at Austin Disaster Relief Network’s Love Our City Fest! It was an incredible day of live music, food, family fun, and community impact—and we loved getting to meet so many of you at our booth. Best of all, the...
We don’t often think of old t-shirts or secondhand coffee tables as “planet-saving” heroes—but around here, they kind of are. Every week, your donations—clothes, furniture, kitchenware, all of it—help keep nearly 10 tons of usable items out of the landfill. That’s not...
Hermingildo Garcia didn’t have time to think—just a few moments to grab what he could before running for his life. “He said, I need you to grab whatever you can and get out because you're building's on fire.” Within minutes, smoke was pouring out of the eaves outside...
What a day! On May 3, the Hope Family Thrift team had the joy of joining Love Our City Fest at Mueller Lake Park—a vibrant celebration hosted by our friends at ADRN. From the moment we set up our booth to the final note of live music, the day was filled with...
Whether you're a weekend musician, a worship leader in training, or just someone who’s always wanted to learn guitar — this is your moment. Hope Family Thrift is stocked up on music gear, and we're not talking about dusty old garage leftovers. We’ve got a solid lineup...
Spring has arrived, and we’re excited to share all the ways you can celebrate the season with us. From Easter baskets and summer wardrobe refreshes to bedroom upgrades and community events, there’s something for everyone. Spring Clean with Purpose Spring cleaning?...
Meet Ryan! As a donation attendant, Ryan T. is the first person many people meet at Hope Family Thrift. From greeting donors to sorting items, Ryan is the friendly face you’ll see when you drop off your gently used goods. “We take care of everyone that's coming in....
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...
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...
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...