Options Thrift Shop

There are so many thrift stores here on the Island…
do you really know where your donations go? or if you buy something do you really know where the money is going?
Their cute little shop has been here for many years
its right on Hawkins ave and looks like a house
run by a super friendly shop keeper and her staff
now here is one reason to donate your items here
they stay here and are sold here for the profit of Options
and Options helps Long Islanders
* (Options for Community Living, Inc. provides housing, support services, and care coordination for people recovering from mental illness and those living with HIV/​AIDS or other chronic health conditions. Many of the people we serve were formerly homeless.
Options is a private not-​for-​profit agency, operating on Long Island since 1982. Our goal is to help each program participant and family find stability, improved health and the tools to build productive self-​sufficient lives as community members.)*taken from their website
The shop is just one of their services. People being helped by Options actually working at the shop doing something meaningful that helps the whole community
one up on those so called other big shops.
ok so that’s the donation part
Bring your stuff here it gets sorted and sold right at this shop. You will actually feel good about seeing your kids old sweatshirt on sale for 4 dollars and know where the money is going. Bought Moshe the cutest shirt and gloves for 3 dollars really how can you go wrong with this win win shop.
ok now for the shopping aspect
always a nice selection of baby clothes, toys, womens and some mens
what is for sale is always well presented and clean
there is also a nice selection of costume jewelry
plus there are many plant sales and the plants are beautiful and reasonably priced
there are a few small hand made items and decorations as well
if your going to donate be local
if your going to buy be local

As a non-​profit organization, Options is doing a lovely thing having volunteers run the shop as an opportunity for people to learn basic customer service skills. The woman at the register was extremely friendly so A+ in customer service.
As far as selection and pricing goes, the inventory is very small as the shop is quite small. (No more than 5 racks of clothing) HOWEVER, it is a nice place to shop because you know your money is going to a good organization instead of a for-​profit thrift store. My friend got a shirt for ~$ 5. We went on a day where most things were ½ off. Pricing would have been quite expensive had we not gotten the 50% off. The selection is geared toward older women. They carry nifty household items as well. I bought a really cool necklace though for $ 3!