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September Update: Fresh Inventory, Extended Hours, and More!

September Update: Fresh Inventory, Extended Hours, and More!

Hello, Hope Family! We’re welcoming the new season with fresh inventory, extended shopping hours, and a special spotlight on one of the friendly faces behind the counter. Whether you’re hunting for cozy layers, holiday decor, or just a reason to pop in and say hi,...

Lakesha: Leading with Love

Lakesha: Leading with Love

When you walk into Hope Family Thrift Store, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted with a smile—and maybe even a hug—from Lakesha, our dedicated Assistant Manager. With a heart for people and a gift for creating a welcoming space, Lakesha embodies what Hope Family...

August Updates: Summer Isn’t Over Yet!

August Updates: Summer Isn’t Over Yet!

Did you know we add over 1,000 new items to our shelves every day? That means our store looks different with each visit. Whether you're hunting for clothing, furniture, housewares, or just a great deal, you’ll always find fresh finds, affordable prices, and something...

July Updates: We’ve Got Everything You Need for Summer!

July Updates: We’ve Got Everything You Need for Summer!

Our hearts are heavy as Central Texas suffers from the devastation of this weekend's flash floods and tragic losses in Kerr County and beyond. As search and rescue efforts begin to transition to recovery in our surrounding counties, many survivors and families are in...

June Update: The Latest News from Hope Family Thrift

June Update: The Latest News from Hope Family Thrift

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 whole festival...

May News from Hope Family Thrift Store

May News from Hope Family Thrift Store

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...

World Environment Day, the Thrift Store Way

World Environment Day, the Thrift Store Way

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...

From Ashes to Hope: Hermingildo’s Story of Survival and Support

From Ashes to Hope: Hermingildo’s Story of Survival and Support

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...

Celebrating Community at Love Our City Fest

Celebrating Community at Love Our City Fest

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...

Good Music. Good Deals. Great Mission.

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...