Someplace Safe Thrift Stores: Strengthening Communities Beyond Retail

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Someplace Safe is proud to support community safety not only through our crime victim advocacy services, but also through our network of Thrift Stores—vital community resources offering affordable clothing, home goods, and necessities. More than just retail spaces, these stores serve as powerful tools for healing, empowerment, and public safety.

  1. Funding Victim Support Services
    Revenue generated from our Thrift Stores directly supports Someplace Safe programs, helping survivors access the critical resources they need to heal and rebuild their lives. When you shop, donate, or volunteer, you’re contributing to a safer, more supportive region for victims and survivors.
  2. Creating Employment Pathways
    Our stores offer employment opportunities for both survivors and community members, providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. These positions promote financial independence and self-confidence, empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
  3. Building Community Connections
    Thrift Stores serve as welcoming spaces where staff, volunteers, supporters, and survivors connect. Whether through shopping, donating, or volunteering, community members come together to learn, support one another, and break down stigmas—strengthening social bonds and increasing access to help.
  4. Promoting Crime Prevention Through Awareness
    Someplace Safe Thrift Stores raise awareness by hosting events, sharing educational materials, and promoting safety resources. These efforts engage the public in conversations about prevention and advocacy, fostering a more informed and proactive community.

Over the past 15 years, Someplace Safe’s Thrift Stores have become key partners in advancing safety, healing, and resilience. Every purchase, donation, and volunteer hour helps create safer, more compassionate communities.

To learn more, visit www.someplacesafe.info, follow our Thrift Stores on social media, or stop by any of our locations in Alexandria, Fergus Falls, or Morris, Minnesota. We look forward to welcoming you!