I've recently made a couple of visits to 2nd helpings, and wanted to share what caught my eye!
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Showing posts with label 2nd helpings. Show all posts
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Store Browsing: 2nd helpings
One of my favorite places to visit for an all around great day out is 2nd helpings. I love to first grab a delicious salad, wrap or sandwich in the cafe. Then I stroll through the art gallery, view beautiful art-from paintings and pottery to jewelry and woodwork. Then to make my trip complete, I peruse through the upscale resale store to find gently used name brand clothing, Orvis goods and fine linens and furniture.
I've recently made a couple of visits to 2nd helpings, and wanted to share what caught my eye!
I've recently made a couple of visits to 2nd helpings, and wanted to share what caught my eye!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Gifts that Give Back:
a purchase from 2nd helpings
2nd helpings is one of Roanoke's hidden treasures. It surprises me to find out that either 1) people haven't heard of 2nd helpings, or 2) people haven't visited. For those of you who live in the Roanoke Valley, purchasing a gift from 2nd helpings is a great way to give back to your local community. Because the business is owned by the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, the profits earned help provide shelter, food and medical care for the homeless and recovering addicts.
2nd helpings is a unique place. It features an upscale resale shop, an art gallery featuring local artists and a cafe featuring delicious food. You can feel good about making a purchase at 2nd helpings because you will receive a unique item plus help support the homeless.
Want to know how the Rescue Mission helps those in need? Take a look at these statistics from 2010. Then browse some pictures from the gallery, shop and cafe below.
Meals served: 320,917
Clothing & Furniture Help provided for Families: 24,845
Nights of Shelter: 112,267
Volunteer Hours: 82,969
Professions of Faith: 808
Family Shelter Classes: 679 hours
Recovery Classes: 17,271
Learning Center Classes: 8,212
Clinic Patient Visits: 14,004
Value of Healthcare Provided: $2,306,190
Case Management Visits: 4,989
Legal Clinic Visits: 30
Toured the Mission: 3,435
I've got quite a wish list at the 2nd helpings art gallery. They have such a variety of art that you are sure to find something you love!
From the print bins:
Stained glass:
Pottery:
Mixed Media:
You never know what you might find at the 2nd helpings upscale resale shop.
The cafe also has a variety of food to satisfy your appetite.
2nd helpings is a unique place. It features an upscale resale shop, an art gallery featuring local artists and a cafe featuring delicious food. You can feel good about making a purchase at 2nd helpings because you will receive a unique item plus help support the homeless.
Want to know how the Rescue Mission helps those in need? Take a look at these statistics from 2010. Then browse some pictures from the gallery, shop and cafe below.
Meals served: 320,917
Clothing & Furniture Help provided for Families: 24,845
Nights of Shelter: 112,267
Volunteer Hours: 82,969
Professions of Faith: 808
Family Shelter Classes: 679 hours
Recovery Classes: 17,271
Learning Center Classes: 8,212
Clinic Patient Visits: 14,004
Value of Healthcare Provided: $2,306,190
Case Management Visits: 4,989
Legal Clinic Visits: 30
Toured the Mission: 3,435
I've got quite a wish list at the 2nd helpings art gallery. They have such a variety of art that you are sure to find something you love!
From the print bins:
Stained glass:
Pottery:
Mixed Media:
You never know what you might find at the 2nd helpings upscale resale shop.
The cafe also has a variety of food to satisfy your appetite.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
2nd Helpings - a new local favorite
The Rescue Mission is a big deal in Roanoke. It's actually the largest rescue mission in the state of Virginia. I've actually heard that because Roanoke has such great programs for the poor, many other cities in Virginia bus their poor and homeless to Roanoke so they can receive adequate care.
The Rescue Mission often provides shelter for over 300 people each night. It also offers meals, health care and a recovery program for addicts.
As you can imagine, none of this would be possible without generous donations and committed volunteers. The Mission operates two stores to help generate income, The Thrift Store and 2nd Helpings.
2nd Helpings has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit. I've been volunteering there since October 2010. All items sold at the Thrift Store and 2nd Helpings are donated by local citizens plus a few local corporations.
2nd Helpings is a shop, gallery and cafe all in one. The shop receives all the "up-scale" donations received by the mission. It's not uncommon to find big name labels. Needless to say there are many bargains to be had!
The shop is set up just a like a department store. You'll find men's, women's and children's clothing. Accessories such as shoes, ties, belts and jewelry can also be found. There's an excellent selection of home decor, linens and furniture.
One hot item the shop sells is Orvis dog beds! Orvis is a big contributor of dog accessories and home furniture. If you've ever perused an Orivs catalog or store, you know what quality items they have. At 2nd Helpings you can find these items at a third of the original price.
Domestications and The Company Store are two other businesses that occasionally donate items.
The gallery and cafe like to support local artists and suppliers. You'll find paintings, drawings, photography, pottery and hand-made jewelry in the gallery, all from local artists.
The cafe features bagels from the Roanoke Bagel Company and ice cream from the local dairy, Homestead Creamery. The food is delicious! I've never been disappointed. My favorite items are the homemade soups and the Drumstick Dash, which features Boar's Head turkey, sweet raspberry aioli, creamy brie cheese and field greens on a whole wheat wrap.
It is certainly a pleasure shopping at 2nd Helpings. Where else can you find great merchandise, be inspired by great artwork and satisfy your hungry appetite, all while supporting a worthy cause?
The shop, gallery and cafe are open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
If you are in the Roanoke area and haven't stopped by 2nd Helpings, you are really missing out! I can't wait to take my family when they make their next visit!
The Rescue Mission often provides shelter for over 300 people each night. It also offers meals, health care and a recovery program for addicts.
As you can imagine, none of this would be possible without generous donations and committed volunteers. The Mission operates two stores to help generate income, The Thrift Store and 2nd Helpings.
2nd Helpings has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit. I've been volunteering there since October 2010. All items sold at the Thrift Store and 2nd Helpings are donated by local citizens plus a few local corporations.
2nd Helpings is a shop, gallery and cafe all in one. The shop receives all the "up-scale" donations received by the mission. It's not uncommon to find big name labels. Needless to say there are many bargains to be had!
The shop is set up just a like a department store. You'll find men's, women's and children's clothing. Accessories such as shoes, ties, belts and jewelry can also be found. There's an excellent selection of home decor, linens and furniture.
One hot item the shop sells is Orvis dog beds! Orvis is a big contributor of dog accessories and home furniture. If you've ever perused an Orivs catalog or store, you know what quality items they have. At 2nd Helpings you can find these items at a third of the original price.
Domestications and The Company Store are two other businesses that occasionally donate items.
The gallery and cafe like to support local artists and suppliers. You'll find paintings, drawings, photography, pottery and hand-made jewelry in the gallery, all from local artists.
The cafe features bagels from the Roanoke Bagel Company and ice cream from the local dairy, Homestead Creamery. The food is delicious! I've never been disappointed. My favorite items are the homemade soups and the Drumstick Dash, which features Boar's Head turkey, sweet raspberry aioli, creamy brie cheese and field greens on a whole wheat wrap.
It is certainly a pleasure shopping at 2nd Helpings. Where else can you find great merchandise, be inspired by great artwork and satisfy your hungry appetite, all while supporting a worthy cause?
The shop, gallery and cafe are open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
If you are in the Roanoke area and haven't stopped by 2nd Helpings, you are really missing out! I can't wait to take my family when they make their next visit!
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