Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
516 West Third Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
405-372-3357
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Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
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Saint Andrew's Thrift Shop History
The Saint Andrew's Thrift Shop had its beginnings in November of 1966 in one of the rooms in Saint Andrew's basement. Two ladies started the Thrift Shop by borrowing $100 for the purpose of a money-making project to fund the Women's Auxiliary. The Project became so successful the first year, the women were able to repay the loan and the vestry gave permission to move The Thrift Shop into the Apartment, paying $50 per month in rent. The Thrift Shop continued to grow and prosper, so by 1970, plans were made to move The Thrift Shop into the Rectory (present building), since the new Priest would live elsewhere. The Thrift Shop made monthly payments of $210 until the mortgage on the Rectory was paid in full. Once the mortgage was paid in full, the building has been used rent-free. The Thrift Shop continued to thrive and by 1983, a large workroom was added. In 1990, the inside of the Thrift Shop building was renovated and new display units were built which expanded the merchandise display area. By 1991, the shop outgrew a rented storage unit and an additional 1150 square feet were added for even more display and storage. Also, the parking area was paved and other outside improvements were made in recent years. The Thrift Shop became a Ministry of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, has its own government and elects its own officers through its volunteers and staff members. The Thrift Shop holds monthly staff and volunteer meetings on the third Saturday of every month at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall. The Thrift Shop's income is divided between three entities - Operational Expenses - which includes staff salaries and benefits, building maintenance, and supplies; Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church - for support of the educational programs and special needs of the church;
The Local Community - which includes many organizations (as many
as 27 for 2004) who asked for and
The Thrift Shop provides many items and assistance to many individuals and organizations within the Stillwater community and area. If you would like to contribute any items to The Thrift Shop, please contact The Thrift Shop at 504 West Third, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074, or by calling 405-377-8765.
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