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Savers in Centereach. Photo by Heidi Sutton

By Heidi Sutton

Savers Thrift Store and Donation Center has announced the grand opening of its newest location at 51 Centereach Mall Drive in Centereach will be on Dec. 12. This is the chain’s 4th store in Suffolk County, along with Medford, Commack and Holbrook.

The 27,000 square foot store, located in the former Modell’s Sporting Goods off Middle Country Road, will partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island. “Each time you donate items to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island at our store, we pay them for your stuff, providing revenue to help them fund important programs in your community. Our secondhand store is a one-stop shop to drop off your donations and declutter responsibly,” said the release. 

On its website, the company, which also goes by the name Value Village in other parts of the United States, says it “is committed to giving reusable items a second chance at life while helping save millions of pounds of clothing and household goods from landfills every year.” 

Store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the hours for the donation center are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, call 631-519-2158 or visit stores.savers.com.

A ribbon cutting was given for Give Kids Hope on Sept. 23. Photo from PJCC

The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Give Kids Hope, Inc. on Thursday, Sept. 23. The new thrift store, located at 1506 Main Street in Port Jefferson, is an endeavor by owner Melissa Paulson (center holding scissors) to bring more resources to people struggling within the community. 

The celebration was attended by Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant, Village Trustee Bruce Miller, Deputy Mayor Kathianne Snaden; members of the chamber including President Mary Jo Pipe, 1st President Stuart Vincent and Director Douglas Quattrock; friends and family.

Created as a nonprofit to help provides assistance to less fortunate children and families on LongIsland, the storefront features housewares, antiques, furniture, etcc. with a food pantry in the back of the store. 

“We are so thankful for the warm welcome we received from our village,” said Paulson. “[And a] huge thank you to my amazing volunteers who have donated countless days and hours to make our mission possible. The love and generosity we receive from our donors and supporters is incredible. We are truly blessed beyond words.”

The thrift store is currently open Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call 631-538-5287.