{"id":295,"date":"2026-09-23T10:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/community-engagement\/abbys-house\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:16:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:16:55","slug":"abbys-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/community-engagement\/organization\/abbys-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Abby\u2019s House"},"content":{"rendered":"\nThe Thrift Shops sells new and gently worn women\u2019s clothing, accessories, and footwear. The proceeds from all items sold support Abby\u2019s House larger mission of providing safe shelter, affordable rental housing, advocacy, and support programs to women with or without children. The Thrift shop is open to hosting volunteers Monday-Saturday  in shifts from either 9:30AM-12:30PM or 12PM-3PM .\u00a0Volunteer tasks consist of sorting and processing donations, merchandizing the sales floor and providing positive customer service experiences to our shoppers and donors.\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/abbyshouse.org\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer opportunities<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/molly@abbyshouse.org\">Send an email<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>About the organization<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n\r\nAbby\u2019s House supports women and children facing homelessness or housing insecurity by providing safe shelter, affordable housing, meals, and supportive programs. Student volunteers help create a welcoming environment and contribute to community\u2011centered services that empower residents like the Thrift Shop.\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/abbyshouse.org\/\">Visit Abby\u2019s House<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thrift Shops sells new and gently worn women\u2019s clothing, accessories, and footwear. The proceeds from all items sold support Abby\u2019s House larger mission of providing safe shelter, affordable rental housing, advocacy, and support programs to women with or without children. 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