“Corner Cupboard Charities is a diamond in the rough; it is been a part of the East Dayton committee for over 60 years with a mission to help those in need,” says board volunteer Beth Cloyd. “Second and third-generation volunteers are now taking over where their mothers and fathers left off.”
Cloyd is a case in point. Her mother was involved with the thrift shop, and Cloyd said she began helping out at age 10.
How it began
The shop dates back to 1960 when it was started by 21 women who were responding to a request from Cincinnati’s Glenmary sisters to start a thrift shop that could raise money for missionary work in Appalachia.
“In the later ’60s, due to diversification of their missionary work, very few remain in the Glenmary order, and the Corner Cupboard moved to change its original commitment,” explains Cloyd. ” At that time, she says, it became a philanthropic organization, with profits going to a variety of regional charities.
Amont the recipients are Building Bridges; Catholic Social Services; East Dayton Food Pantry; Booth House; Greene Country Domestic Violence; Suicide Prevention Center of Southwest Ohio; Daybreak; House of Bread; Glenmary Sisters; Gospel Mission; Womanline counseling, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville, and ten St. Vincent De Paul Councils.
The Corner Cupboard, located at 34 Pierce Street for more than 50 years, moved into a former A&P grocery store at 504 Xenia Ave. in 2010. “The move has allowed us to expand our store as well as our revenue, therefore allowing donations to go even farther in the Dayton area and adding a few other non-profit organizations to our monthly donations,” explains Cloyd.
Cloyd said the shop always needs volunteers and can use any items in good condition. It cannot accept computers, mattresses or stuffed furniture.
Here’s what they can use:
- Flat-screen TVs
- Better quality carpets
- Power handheld tools
- Mechanical hand tools, saws, hammers, wrenches, tool boxes etc.
- Wood living room furniture
- Wood bedroom sets
- Wood dining room sets
- Antique items
- Jewelry
- Toys in good condition
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Purses
- Luggage
- Shoes and boots
- Pots and pans
- Clothing for men, women and children of all ages
- Pet items
The Corner Cupboard is located at 504 Xenia Ave. in Dayton, across from St. Mary's Church. Items may be dropped off during business hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For donation pick-ups, call (937) 252-5491. For more information, see https://sites.google.com/site/cornercupboardthriftstore/
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