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SHOP AND GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BY SHOPPING AT AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE THRIFT SHOPPE

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? Embrace the spirit of giving by shopping at the Avenues to Independence Thrift Shoppe.

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? Need a New Year’s Eve outfit? Want to find some great post-holiday bargains? Embrace the spirit of giving by shopping at the Avenues to Independence Thrift Shoppe. The Shoppe, which has provided valuable funding for Avenues programs for over 35 years, offers popular gift items for everyone on your list. Items include:

· Clothing

· Toys

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· Books

· China

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· Household items

· Collectibles

The store also sells unique items specially created by Avenues program participants, such as greeting cards, pillows, purses and silk flower arrangements.

The Thrift Shoppe will offer a special coupon for 25 percent off your purchase, excluding crafts made by Avenues’ program participants. To take advantage of this discount, visit avenuestoindependence.org to download the coupon. The Thrift Shoppe will accept the coupon until Jan. 17 (and the store is closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1).

The Thrift Shoppe is located on 7710 W. Touhy Ave. in Chicago. For more information, including donation information and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.avenuestoindependence.org/what_we_do/thrift_shoppe.

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