The Thrift House of Assistance League of San Antonio is operated to provide a major portion of our funds for philanthropic programs. Staffed by members who very generously volunteer thousands of hours each year, the Thrift House is stocked with donated clothing, furniture, books, magazines, jewelry, kitchen and house ware items, art work and holiday decorations.
Thrift House Links
ON SALEat your Thrift House:
Sales for the week – Green tag clothing -- $1; all other green tags – 50% off; picture frames, all shoes, small appliances – 50% off.
Donated merchandise is tax deductible and gratefully accepted. When large furniture items are donated, pick up service can be provided. In addition, donations of estate sale merchandise are always welcome, and again, pick up service may be provided.
Assistance League of San Antonio: Quick Facts
Largest active membership of Assistance League Chapters in the country
Current membership - 491
Located at 2611 West Avenue
Touched the lives of over 65,000 members of the San Antonio community last year
100% of philanthropic work done by volunteers
Last year’s volunteer hours - 66,000
Major source of funds for philanthropic work - Thrift House at 2611 West Avenue
Projects serviced through agencies, schools and organizations that verify needs of individuals
Sponsors seven Philanthropic Programs:
Adopt A Resident - gift of time and friendship to Chandler Nursing Home residents
C.A.P.S. - donation of 950 caps last year to acutely ill children and teens in local hospitals
College Scholarships - Twelve $2000 scholarships to qualifying juniors and seniors
I'm In Charge - reaches over 6,000 elementary students with a program about personal safety
Operation School Bell - provides school clothes for over 4,000 elementary children in need of clothing in order to attend school
Togs for Tots - provides clothing for more than 5,600 children from birth to age five at the request of 27 community agencies
Watch Me Grow - distributes over 20,000 booklets as a guide for parents about the developmental stages of their children
