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What Is a Social Enterprise? How Home Start Creates Social Impact in San Diego

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How Home Start Creates Social Impact in San Diego Coined in 1978 by UK consultant/author Freer Spreckley, “social enterprise” describes a business or organization that reinvests its profits into social, humanitarian, or environmental services rather than distributing them to owners or shareholders. In a traditional business model, a company focuses on generating profits and reinvests […]

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Home Start Thrift Boutique Celebrates National Thrift Shop Day 2025 With Record-Breaking Sales Thanks To Local Influencer Buzz

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Social media collaborations with San Diego-based content creators highlighted special shopping hours for National Thrift Shop Day, leading to record-breaking sales for the boutique. San Diego, CA, October 14, 2025–The Home Start Thrift Boutique had a record-breaking sales month in August, thanks to its National Thrift Shop Day celebration on August 17 that attracted local

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Meet Erica Lara, Social Enterprises Manager

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Erica Lara is our new Social Enterprise Manager. She will lead initiatives that create meaningful employment pathways as part of our Home Start Thrift Boutique and Bright Futures Candles, strengthening the San Diego community. Guided by a lifelong commitment to service, Erica has built her career in the social enterprise sector, where she has seen

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Instead of Thinking Secondhand When Thrifting, Think Sustainability

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There are many reasons to shop secondhand at a local thrift store. Perhaps it’s to save money on newer-to-you items, which is especially helpful during times when inflation is stubborn and prices for consumer goods are higher than normal. Or, maybe it’s because many nonprofit thrift shops and social enterprises direct their proceeds to support

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How do we beat inflation

How Thrift Shopping Can Help You Beat Inflation Without Sacrificing Style

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Inflation-Proof Your Wallet by Shopping at the Thrift Store There’s no denying it, consumer prices are up. With inflation on the rise, everything from groceries to gas is putting more pressure on our wallets. In response, many people are cutting back on spending and prioritizing essential items. Non-essentials like household goods, clothing, and furniture are

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