Bravo Community Reformed Church members and volunteers have been working since November to expand the Sonshine Thrift Store at 5587 113th Ave., Fennville.
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Ken Zecklin was one of the volunteers painting in preparation for new carpet after fixing uneven floors and tearing down some walls to expand the store. A wall mural will also be painted inside.
Sonshine Thrift Store is a secondhand store owned and operated by the church in its former building, which also once served as a schoolhouse. Since 2011, the renovated building has housed the store, storage space, and a food pantry.
When it reopens sometime in February, it will transition into more of a donation center, where items can be dropped off to assist neighbors in need.
“If you tell us what you need and if we’ve got it you can have it,” Zecklin said. “But on some of the more high-end items, like some furniture or some appliances there could be a cost.”
Graafschap and Park Community Reformed Churches are helping Bravo in the endeavor to meet community needs. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the church at (269) 236-5037.
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