The Fort Myer Thrift Shop
located on Joint Base -Myer - Henderson Hall in Virginia
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The Fort Myer Thrift Shop has a small staff of six people and many volunteers who help keep our thrift store organized and running.
In 2015-16 the Fort Myer Thrift Shop contributed the following in support of Fort Myer Community organizations for the military and scholarships for military family members as well as the surrounding community agencies that support our troops and their families. It is our pleasure to help these organizations that serve our military families so well. Some of the organizations who received a grant are: Army Emergency Relief Campaign Army Community Services - Holiday and various other community programs Armed Forces Hostess Association BOSS - Various programs for the Single Soldiers Capitol Caring - Hospice Center for American Military Music - Camo Kids Fenwick Foundation - Programs for Veterans JBM-HH Community Center - DPTMS Baker's Creek -Soldier Life Transition Jill's House MOAA - Spouse Symposium Operation Home Front Rebuilding Together - Veterans Homes Henderson Hall Holiday Voucher program Serve Our Willing Warriors - Handicapped Access Ramp TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors - Annual Capital Program Veterans Moving Forward - Service Dog Training Wreaths Across America Wounded Warriors in Action and others. Also $90,000.00 was donated to scholarships for children and spouses within the Greater Washington Area. The Fort Myer Thrift Shop along with community representatives review and select those who will receive the money. All profits are given each year for community grants and scholarships. Our mission is to support the Army Covenant and provide enhancements to the quality of life for our military personnel and their families in the surrounding communities. Fort Myer Thrift Shop is a multi-purpose organization that serves the community as a resale outlet of used items for a very low price. Accepts donations from anyone/organizations and/or consignments from military families. Serves as a forum for friendships and an outreach within the community for all - customers - consignors - volunteers and staff. As a 501 c (3) IRS approved organization, tax receipts may be given for donations. Thank you for supporting the Fort Myer Thrift Shop with your consignments, donations and shopping with us. You helped all of us to accomplish this great year. |
