Building Community
Safe Haven Thrift Store
Why a Thrift Store?
At first glance, a thrift store might seem like just a place where people bring items they no longer need. But for Safe Haven, our thrift stores are so much more. They are a vital part of our mission to support survivors of domestic violence and to build safer, stronger communities in Pender and Duplin Counties.
Funding Critical Services
The proceeds from every sale stay right here in our community. They go directly to support Safe Haven’s life-saving programs—emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, counseling, empowerment groups, housing assistance, and more. These unrestricted funds allow us to respond quickly when survivors need urgent essentials like medication, transportation, or childcare.
A Second Life for Donations
When you donate clothing, household goods, furniture, or other items, you’re not just “cleaning out a closet.” You’re giving those items a second life and providing affordable shopping options for families in our community. Every purchase helps neighbors stretch their budgets while finding quality items at a fraction of the cost.
Many survivors arrive at our shelter with only the clothes on their backs. Thanks to our thrift stores, we can immediately provide them with free clothing and essential household items. Beyond meeting these urgent needs, the stores also generate unrestricted funds that keep our shelter running and ensure we can respond to survivors in the ways they need most.
Community Support in Action
Shopping, donating, or volunteering at our thrift stores is a simple way to make a powerful impact. Every item on our racks and every dollar at the register represents hope, healing, and a fresh start for survivors of domestic violence.
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Our History
Safe Haven Thrift Store was established more than 30 years ago, with sales providing unrestricted funding to victims and survivors in Pender and Duplin Counties. All items sold by the store are donated by generous and caring members of the greater Hampstead community. Items for sale include quality clothing for women, men, and children, as well as a wide variety of housewares, décor, furniture, and holiday items. Safe Haven Thrift Store is often a meeting place for our customers to form friendships and feel a sense of pride through their participation in our local community organization. The store also supplies household items and clothing to shelter residents and clients transitioning to independent housing, all free of charge.
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Safe Haven of Pender empowers survivors of domestic violence to reclaim control and build self-sufficiency. Since 1988, we’ve provided shelter, advocacy, and resources while working to break the cycle of abuse, raise awareness, and hold abusers accountable.