Mission Statement

The mission of the Once Around Thrift Shop is to offer affordable, good quality clothing, household goods, furniture and small appliances to persons with limited financial means.

What We Do

We accept donations and use them to support our ministries.

Our shop houses both Direct and Indirect Ministries.
   Our Direct Ministry includes a clothing giveaway program to those in immediate need.
   Our Indirect Ministry, the retail operations, enable people on limited incomes to purchase reasonably priced goods and maintain their independence and dignity. The proceeds from the Indirect Ministry support the Direct Ministry.

OATS Principles

* Staff at OATS use words and actions that glorify God - we are a continuous reflection of our mission and purpose.
* OATS customers and clients are our first priority - we will strive to serve them better.
* Whenever possible, OATS will provide needed items to people regardless of their ability to pay for them.
* The staff at OATS takes every opportunity to give praise or say kind words either to someone or about someone. We are thankful for one another and remember that we all make mistakes.
* OATS is a place where self-esteem and personal dignity are affirmed and uplifted every day. We strive to offer an environment of Hope to all who enter our doors.
* OATS is an environment of peace. The staff at OATS is interested in others. We ask about interests, families, and concerns. We work on being good listeners and we place principles above personalities.
* OATS recognizes the dignity and wholeness of all people, regardless of their race, religion, gender, financial condition or cultural upbringing. We value and affirm diversity in our ministry.