Hey folks,

 

Want to help out NAMI Lubbock and get rid of some of your junk too?  Thanks to a new funding stream we found recently, that is now a reality thanks to a place called Charity Choice.

 

Charity Choice is a thrift store located on 29th Drive and Marsha Sharp Freeway (across from United in the old United space).

 

So here's how it works.  Let's say you were to have a garage sale and wanted to get rid of everything you didn't sale.  Simply take it over to Charity Choice and tell them that you want to donate the items on behalf of NAMI Lubbock (our charity number is #4).  Once NAMI gets enough items in stock, then we are able to receive "commissions" if you will off the sales of the items donated in our name.  Kind of works like a consignment store accept the non-profit gets the sale.

 

Now here's the catch.  NAMI will receive a check at the end of each month ONLY WHEN we have sold over $50 worth of merchandise.  This is very easily attainable however if you donate large items such as furniture, desks, etc.

 

The other nice thing about Charity Choice is NAMI Lubbock will eventually be sent vouchers that we can disperse to those who may come to us looking for clothing, necessities, etc.  For those of ya'll that aren't aware, about 1/3 of the consumers that visit the CLC on a daily basis are homeless.  This would be a great way to help those in need and provide outreach to that population.

 

So next time you're cleaning out your garage, have left overs from yard sales, or just need to get rid of that extra couch, think about us and take it to Charity Choice located at 29th Drive and Marsha Sharp Freeway.

 

For any other questions, call the NAMI line at (806) 783-9268.  And make sure to pass this info along to as many people as possible.

 

Thanks,

 

Andy Gibson