assistance league Bham — After a temporary hiatus, Assistance League of Birmingham’s thrift shop is ready to re-open. (Grace Howard / Bham Now)

Assistance League of Birmingham announced that they will be re-opening Encore Thrift Shop, a community thrift store whose proceeds benefit Birmingham area public schools.

The newly renovated shop, which boasts a refreshed interior and new merchandise, will celebrate its grand re-opening February 1.

Assistance League of Birmingham’s local impact

Encore Thrift Shop is run by the Assistance League of Birmingham and is operated by volunteers.

What does this mean? All proceeds go towards the league’s philanthropic missions—Operation School Bell and Operation Literacy.

Working hand-in-hand to provide K-8 students with resources they need, Operation Literacy supplies books while Operation School Bell supplies students a new wardrobe and hygiene kits.

Join the festivities February 1

After undergoing an extensive makeover, Encore Thrift Shop is ready to re-open and continue serving the community. Here’s what you can expect to see at the new-and-improved Encore:

Refreshed interior
Expanded selection of quality items
New customer-friendly features like improved signage + convenient check-out

“We are delighted to unveil the transformed Encore Thrift Shop and invite our community to join us in celebrating not just a store, but a hub of giving. The grand reopening is a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing both affordable, quality items and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in need. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new friends alike as we embark on this exciting chapter together.”
Katharine Nichols, President of Assistance League of Birmingham in a recent press release

The grand re-opening will kick-off February 1 at 1PM, featuring a ribbon-cutting, exclusive discounts for early shoppers, prizes and a raffle.