Bellevue LifeSpring’s thrift shop, Thrift Culture, is permanently closed. It was located on the third level of Bellevue Square.
Community members were able to shop, donate, and volunteer at the thrift shop. Its purpose was to serve families living in poverty and to raise funds for other programs at Bellevue LifeSpring like providing food, education, and emergency assistance.
In a recent social media post by Bellevue LifeSpring, they said, “We are grateful to have had the opportunity to share our appreciation to the Bellevue Collection, Kemper Development Company, and the Kemper Freeman Family for the incredible foundation they have provided Bellevue LifeSpring over the last century.”
According to the nonprofit organization, Kemper Freeman Senior guaranteed Thrift Culture rent of $1 per year. Bellevue LifeSpring was able to use the profits from Thrift Culture to foster stability and self-sufficiency for Bellevue’s children and their families.
Thrift Culture closed due to a decision made by the Board as they are getting ready to push out new ventures, as explained by a representative for Bellevue LifeSpring.
Their final events, the Thrift on Three Celebration and Final Pop-Up Sale raised more than $15,000 for Bellevue kids.
Thrift Culture reopened their store on the third level of Bellevue Square in August 2017. With the new location came a new concept. It was originally located on the first floor of Bellevue Square, across from McDonalds.
