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.

Spring has sprung at SVDP thrift shop in Derby

Maybe the weather doesn't show it yet, but at St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop in Derby spring has arrived.

"We have done a whole revamp of the store, out with winter (and) in with spring," said shop manager Cindy Barbian. "The racks are bursting with all new spring and summer fashions for the entire family."

Customers who purchase $10 worth of merchandise will receive a stamp; when they fill up the card they will receive $10 worth of free merchandise.

Take a chance on a spring raffle, tickets are only five for $1.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The shop is at  237 Roosevelt Drive,
Derby. For information call 203-734-7577.

The shop is accepting donations of clothing, housewares, and miscellaneous items, Barbian said.

The organization also runs a food pantry and is in need of hams and Easter baskets to give out to its needy clients.