Searching racks of mismatched clothing for hidden treasures at thrift stores is a favorite pastime among Gainesville locals. The hobby is an outlet for sustainability, style and economic saving. The growing trend of shifting to thrifting in response to rising inflation rates has forced thrift stores in the area to raise their prices.
The Salvation Army of Amarillo launches âAdopt a Roomâ program
KFDA NEWS AT SIX - VOD - clipped version By Freixys Casado | March 10, 2021 at 6:21 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 9:22 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Salvation Army of Amarillo is on a mission to provide a more comfortable stay for homeless families in need.
âWe have living spaces for families that feel very sheltered feeling,â said âWe want to try and take the stigma out of being homeless,â said Major Ernest Hull, commanding officer for The Salvation Army of Amarillo.
The nonprofit is inviting individuals, organizations and groups to consider adopting a family dwelling, which usually consists of two or three rooms with private bathrooms.
Major Ernest Hull and Quintin Marquez, the branch s public relations manager, will be at the Walmart location at 4610 S. Coulter St. to see who can raise the most money from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.