Winter Coat & Glove Drive

HGTV Star to Appear at Valley Event

Master craftsman Mark DeVito

ANSONIA - Mark DeVito, master craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip, will be at the Armory Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the My Sister’s Place Flea Market Flip fundraiser. The Armory is at 25 N. Cliff St.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature more than 45 “flipped” items, upcycling and crafting demonstrations and refreshments. 
Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

 

My Sister's Place Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or up-cycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. 
Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less and no more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/up-cycling the item(s). 

 

This year we have over 45 awesome and creative pieces for sale. 
Some of the items purchased for the flip include dressers, chairs, tables, yarn, glassware, and a special piece by Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti. 

Here are a few of the entries:

My Sister's Place, a program of BHcare, is a family thrift store at 380 Main St. All proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
(This is a press release from BHcare)

Flea Market Flip Contest Underway

Mark DeVito

 

ANSONIA -  If you have an eye for style and a knack for reinvention, we invite you to put your talents to the test and sign up for My Sister’s Place (MSP) Flea Market Flip!

 

MSP's Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or upcycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

 

Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less by September 30. Registration forms are available at the store and must be completed at the time of purchase. No more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/upcycling the item(s).

 

Receipts must be shown when submitting the repurposed item.

 

Items will be displayed and sold on October 14 at the Ansonia Armory located at 25 N. Cliff Street in Ansonia.

 

The day will feature special guest Mark DeVito, Master Craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip along with DIY demos including furniture destressing, furniture white washing, knitting and crocheting. Attendees will also have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite flip. The flip with the most votes wins!

 

For more information, visit bhcare.org or stop by the store located at 380 Main Street in Ansonia.

 

MSP, a program of BHcare, offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture and house wares at discount prices. All proceeds from MSP support BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS).  Each year UCDVS helps more than 6,000 adults and children who are experiencing domestic violence; all services are provided free of charge.

 

To learn more about the flip, visit our store at 380 Main Street, Ansonia, or find us online at www.bhcare.org, and www.facebook.com/MySistersPlace.

 

(This is a press release from BHcare)

Valley Thrift Shop Dedicated to Domestic Violence Victims Now Online

Donations Sought for Valley Thrift Store

ANSONIA - My Sister’s Place Thrift Store & Donation Center has supported victims of domestic violence for more than 30 years. 

All store proceeds benefit BHcare’s Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

The store prides itself on offering quality items for resale to the community. 

More than 25 volunteers work tirelessly, seven days a week, sorting through box after box of donations. 
Sometimes they find items that cannot be used. Any item that has mold or mildew, has been contaminated by rodents, has an unpleasant odor and/or is badly damaged is disposed of and will not be sold in the store.
 

The generosity of donors is appreciated and staff and volunteers try their best to get every dollar possible out of the items donated. 
Ripped and stained clothing pieces are sold as rags and wires are stripped from broken electronics for resale/recycle. 
 

“At a time of uncertainties with the state budget, we are truly grateful for the support we receive from My Sister’s Place,” said Esperina Stubblefield, Director of The Umbrella. “This source of revenue allows us to continue to help thousands of victims of domestic violence."

 

UCDVS provides free and confidential services to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children. 

Services such as emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotlines, walk-in crisis centers, counseling, advocacy, and other supports are provided to those fleeing from domestic abuse. 

My Sister's Place, a program of BHcare, offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture and housewares at discount prices. 

 

To learn more visit the store, 380 Main St., or visit www.bhcare.org and www.facebook.com/MySistersPlace.

(This is a press release from BHcare)

Fashion Show for a Cause

Spector Furniture and My Sister’s Place in Ansonia to raise money in fight against domestic violence

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

ANSONIA >> Two downtown businesses have teamed up in the fight against domestic violence.

Spector Furniture, located at 385 Main St., and My Sister’s Place, a thrift shop and donation center at 380 Main St., have partnered for a special “trade-in” furniture event throughout the month of June.

According to Spector Furniture owners, brothers Howie and Ken Kreiger, customers can trade in their old and gently used furniture, and receive a discount toward the purchase of something new. The donated furniture will be re-sold at Spector’s neighbor across the street, My Sister’s Place, where all proceeds benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services programs.

“Donate the old … refresh with new,” the Kreiger brothers say on their promotional flyer announcing the event. “It’s simple, it’s easy, it’s good for the community.”

Read more here.

Film highlights Ansonia thrift store helping domestic violence victims

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
ANSONIA >> A short film highlighting a local thrift store’s role in raising funds and awareness for victims of domestic violence will make its red carpet debut here Thursday.
Photojournalist Annalisa Russell-Smith, formerly with the New Britain Herald and owner of Local Planet Productions, based in Cromwell, created the four-minute film for My Sister’s Place.
My Sister’s Place, located at 380 Main St., is a family thrift store and donation center run by BHcare where 100 percent of the proceeds collected from the sale of new and used donated clothing, furniture and home goods go to victims of domestic violence.

Read more here. 

My Sister's Place in Ansonia to reopen Monday

ANSONIA - My Sister's Place thrift shop, 380 Main St., will reopen Monday, BHcare officials announced this morning.

All profits from sales at the store benefit BHcare's program for  victims of domestic violence.

After carpeting is installed this week, the selling floor and store front will be set up.

Please note the donation center will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday so that workers can ready the store for a Monday opening. 

A bin will be located in back of the store for donation drop-offs.

A grand re-opening is scheduled for May 4. Details to follow.

This information is taken from a press release from BHcare. 

Murphy visits My Sister's Place thrift shop in Ansonia

BHcare President and CEO Marilyn Cormack chats Wednesday with U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy when he visited My Sister's Place thrift shop in Ansonia. The store received heavy smoke damage after a March 11 fire next door at the Asylum Nightclub. All proceeds from the store's sales benefit The Umbrella, a program for victims of domestic violence run by BHcare, a behavioral health organization.

My Sister's Place manager Nancy Cahoon, left, and donations coordinator Christine Boulay are happy to get items donated by Murphy and his office staff.

Ansonia Mayor James Della Volpe talks with Murphy Wednesday. The store is starting to get back to normal, but Cahoon said it is unclear when it will reopen.

Ansonia store remains closed, but donations being accepted

A sign that was posted Monday morning at My Sister's Place, 380 Main St., Ansonia, remained up today.
The thrift store next door to the Asylum Nightclub that was damaged by fire early Monday received smoke damage.
Manager Nancy Cahoon said Friday all of the clothing in the store has been sent out to be laundered and dry cleaned.
A cleaning company will be wiping down every item as well, Cahoon said.
Donations of spring clothing, housewares, and costume jewelry are greatly needed.

Donations will be accepted in the rear of the store on West Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All proceeds from the store benefit BHcare programs that assist victims of domestic violence. Cahoon said the store should reopen by the end of the month.