The original Kildonan Community MCC Thrift Shop had its origin in 1972 on 499 Jamison Avenue. Due to increasing customer demand for used goods and increases in donations, the Thrift Shop has moved twice in the past five years. From its original Jamison Avenue location it moved to 590 Washington Ave, then to its current location at 445 Chalmers. Choosing to remain in the same general neighborhood,
the Thrift Shop serves the local community of the Kildonans and Elmwood by providing access to a large variety of affordable and quality items ranging from clothing & shoes, furniture, toys, electronics, books, records, jewelry, appliances, antiques and a whole lot more! The remarkable success of the Kildonan Thrift Shop rests solely on its 280+ caring, committed and passionate volunteers, and the generous donor community which includes many local businesses who provide goods and resources. The Thrift Shop is governed by a board of directors whose primary object it is to achieve a place of excellence in the stewardship of used goods in support of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and its assistance to the local and international communities. MCC works in areas such as education, health, agriculture , peace and justice issues, and job creation. We are grateful to be a part of the MCC Thrift Shop Network that not only provides quality second-hand items at reasonable prices to the people in our community, but that also supports the relief, development and peace work of MCC around the world.
