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Causes: Human Services, Thrift Shops
Mission: Housing works thrift shop, inc. Was organized for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purposes of providing relief, assistance and financial support, directly or indirectly, to homeless persons living with aids or hiv-related illnesses. Housing works thrift shops receives donated goods from members of the general public and sells these items from thirteen shops located throughout new york city.
Programs: The housing works thrift shop, inc. Occupy thirteen upscale locations in new york city, selling high-end vintage treasures to bargain hunters and fashionistas alike. The thrift shops received approximately $17 million in donated goods that were ultimately sold in its stores. All funds received are used to assist homeless persons with aids and hiv-related illnesses.