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Bargains for Charity
Cathedral Thrift House marks 70th year
of selling quality goods to the community
ByMaryBondurant
The Cathedral of St. Philip Thrift
House, which began in 1947 in a church
basement, has grown into a 6,600-square-
foot warehouse, but its mission to serve
the community by selling quality goods at
affordable prices remains the same. So does
giving 100 percent of the profits back to
local charities.
Most of the donations to the Cathedral
Thrift House come from parishioners of the
church on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. As
a result, the Thrift House and its customers
see a wide range of high-quality inventory,
from Baccarat crystal and collectible tea sets
to Brooks Brothers suits, Cole Hahn shoes
and the occasional Prada handbag, as well as
more standard thrift store items. All of the
items are sold well below retail price. Their
larger quarters at 1893 Piedmont Road now
allow them to offer more furniture, rugs and
artwork.
“We are fortunate to have so many
wonderful customers from Morningside,
Midtown and Buckhead,” says Thrift House
manager Nellie Holleman. “Not only
do they buy from us, but their generous
donations support us. We take great pride
in having an extremely talented group of
antique dealers who work in the area and
visit us daily. Yes, they also buy from us,
but always take the time to give advice on
pricing, history and wonderful little tidbits
which help to enhance our merchandise.”
The Cathedral Thrift House also serves
the community by welcoming its homeless
neighbors with a kind word, a warm jacket
or a set of clean clothes. Since 2000, the
Thrift House has donated over $1.1 million
to the community
and church. Recent
recipients include the
Emmaus House, which
serves the residents
of the Peoplestown
neighborhood near
Turner Field, The
Church of the Common
Ground, Open Door
Community, The Road
and the Beacon of Hope
Learning Center.
“Our eclectic
customers and
merchandise truly set us
apart,” Holleman says.
“We have something
for everyone, from an
unbelievable selection
of books, music, art and
jewelry to an equally
great offering of childrens
clothing and toys. A beautiful selection of
furniture, rugs, porcelains, linens, unique
kitchenware, fabulous mens and womens
clothing and shoes. All in one beautiful
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spot.
The Cathedral Thrift House is open
Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Information: (404) 876-5440. [0
Kitchen and glassware of all kinds are plentiful at the Cathedral Thrift
House located on Piedmont Road.
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