Thrift 5 is a non-profit donation based resale shop conveniently located right next to the University of Florida at the corner of University Avenue and SW 13th Street. This 8500 square foot facility has over 4000+ low priced items for your shopping pleasure. We've got everything - furniture, records, books, clothes, and art! Come see us to peruse, donate &/or VOLUNTEER!! Categories of goods:
Furni
ture
Clothing
Household Goods
Electronics
Art
Antiques
DVDs, CDs and Albums
Books
Sporting Goods
Toys
Collectibles
COMMUNITY EVENTS
January 16, 2013 - Foto Frenzy
February 23, 2013 - The Continuum 5K-9
April 13, 2013 - Gator Stompin’® 5K
May 2, 2013 - Gator Stompin’®
May 18, 2013 - Greater Gator Scavenger Hunt
August 24 & 25, 2013 - Grape Stompin’®
October 25, 2013 - Vampires’ Ball
December 6, 2013 - Santa Crawl
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS
First Friday is your passport to downtown! Enjoy food, drinks, art, casino games, live music, community and culture. January 4, 2013 - Frost Off
February 1, 2013 - Mardi Gras
March 1, 2013 - Tour de Swamp
April 5, 2013 - Celebrate the Earth
May 3, 2013 - Salsa de Mayo
June 7, 2013 - High Heels & Hot Wheels
July 5, 2013 - Viva GainesVegas
August 2, 2013 - Dog Days of Summer
September 6, 2013 - Blues, Booze, & BBQs
October 4, 2013 - Swamptoberfest
November 1, 2013 - Go Gators! December 6, 2013 - Holiday Lights
CHARITY DRIVES
One Less Car Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/566502
Stay Warm Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/807111
Pet Supply Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/570066
Public Service Drive - http://www.causes.com/pledge5
Blood Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/529765
Toy Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/390814
Canned Food Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/590617
Clothing Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/567390
Wellness Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/810768
Children's Book Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/809546
Suds Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/795527
Children's Art Supply Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/794000
Buy Local Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/789866
Sporting Goods Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/784253
Alcohol Awareness Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/815250
Recycling Drive - http://www.causes.com/causes/811638
Shoe Drive - http://www.causes.com/shoedrive
SERVICE SOCIALS
January 26, 2013 - St. Francis House, 9:30AM
February 17, 2013 - Street Clean-Up, 10:00AM
March 16, 2013 - Gainesville Rabbit Rescue, 10:00AM
April 20, 2013 - Alachua County Humane Society, 9:00AM
May 18, 2013 - International Gator Day, 11:00AM
June 22, 2013 - Kanapaha Botanical Garden, 9:30AM
July 13, 2013 - Pat Dooley Golf Invitational, 11:30AM
August 17, 2013 - Ronald McDonald House, 8:30AM
September 14, 2013 - Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, 9:30AM
October 12, 2013 - Book Nook
November 1, 2013 - TBD
December 1, 2013 - TBD
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Honda of Gainesville
Gainesville Today
Alter Ego Fitness
Budweiser
Carey Meldon, Attorney at Law
EndZone Bar and Grill
KISS 105.3 FM
Monster Energy
QBOT
Southern Comfort
The Continuum
Thanks to our community partners:
Allstate
Lillian's
Kirsikka Jewelry
Texas Roadhouse
Vellos
Wahoo
Key West Cigar Bar
Sweet Mel's
Endzone
Sharab
Midtown Jewelers
Emiliano's
Taste
Taste Express
Pledge5
Textbook Brokers
Flacos Midtown
Flashbacks Package and Lounge
Gelato Company
The Continuum
First Friday
JamieSitting
BCBunch Consulting
Alter Ego Fitness - Downtown
Arlington Square
6th Street Salon
Hurricane Alt & Starter
Mission Statement
Pledge 5 Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of volunteers in the Gainesville community and encourage the overall participation in public service. Pledge 5 Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501c3 corporation and as such, all gifts, contributions, and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
