Join Home Start at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 13 in recognition of National Runaway & Homeless Youth Prevention Month. Wear green and help us shine a light on youth homelessness. According to the San Diego region’s 2025 Point-in-Time Count Data, there were 682 Transitional Aged Youth between the ages of 18 – 24 […]
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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
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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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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SAN DIEGO – When former CEO Laura Tancredi-Baese joined Home Start’s team 18 years ago, the organization had been through a rough couple of years. During her tenure, Tancredi-Baese focused on stabilizing funding, deepening impact through social enterprise programs and restoring Home Start’s reputation. Original article in the San Diego Business Journal is here Now,
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