Posted on Nov 1, 2020
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El Barrio Thrift Store
East Harlem's Favorite Thrift Store
Opening at 10:30 AM on Monday
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Posted on Aug 28, 2020
Call nowLiving with COVID
Wow, perhaps that title had too much depth for this post but what can I say that hasn't been said about this pandemic? Our last days before the shutdown was March 17 and we reopened beginning of June. No mask, no entry.
We were flying low about it because there was a lot of mi...
Posted on Jul 18, 2020
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Posted on May 18, 2020
Hey all you cool cats and kittens,
Hang tight. We will be opening soon. For further questions or to donate, please contact donations@elbarriothrifts.com
- Tita
Posted on Nov 17, 2019
A Note From Tita :
A dos semanas de volver abrir las puertas a nuestros vecinos y amigas del barrio, quiero agradecer de corazon todas sus muestras de carino y buenos deseos para que sigamos adelante, siempre con la mision de traerlos lo mejor que ustedes nuestra gente merece.
Gracias de nuevo...
Posted on Nov 9, 2019
First Week in the books!
We are very pleased with the reception we received from the neighborhood since our grand opening on Friday. It’s completely natural to feel nervous being the new guy, whether it’s work or school, there is nothing else to do except press forward with optimism. Many of th...
Posted on Nov 3, 2019
FIRST POST
Hello family and friends,
For those who are unaware or unfamiliar, we are El Barrio Thrift Store! Previously DBA as St. Cecilia's Thrift Store at Holy Agony Parish, we have been operating as one of East Harlem's earliest thrift stores! With over 15 years of experience--and after a br...
Testimonials
a month ago
- C BAmazing store, you will stumble upon great finds at unbeatable prices. I bought two Pablo design floor lamps and a mid-century modern bar trolley for a fraction of its original retail price. The staff is incredible, friendly, super helpful. I totally recommend it!
a month ago
JonathanI simply love this store. First of all, not only is the staff amicable, and provide an excellent customer service experience but also the prices are budget friendly and the quality of the products is superb. Don’t miss out, it’s the best thrift store in the neighborhood by far.
5 months ago
- Danny AThrift store was a nice surprise for me! I was able to get dining room accessories for a tenth of the normal price. I recommend checking out his furniture - the store owner had some really nice pieces in good condition for fair prices. Also, the store owner is a pleasant guy who really went out of his way to help.
Who we are
El Barrio Thrift Store is a Non Profit second-hand store that aims to provide a unique shopping experience to the residents of Spanish Harlem. Unlike a typical retail location, El Barrio Thrifts Store offers resources that are typically unattainable for low income families in the neighborhood. We are a source of relief to all members of the community in need; from newly immigrated families, people out of shelters, prisons, or other city rehabilitation programs, we do our best to get our own back on their feet. Our goal is to provide funding and support to projects that are effectively reinforcing Spanish Harlem sustainability and demonstrate this harmonious, flourishing community we call HOME.
Formerly St. Cecilia’s Thrift Shop at Holy Agony Church, El Barrio Thrift Shop is a volunteer operated thrift store with the financial backing of the New York Catholic Archdiocese. We have been in the community already for 15+ years and have witnessed growth and change in our backyard. The increasing secularism in society has negatively impacted the importance of the Catholic Church at a local level and has hindered its progress. To add, a growing concern is that faithful followers are getting older as the division between younger audiences grow bigger. Unfortunately, religion lost its position as the center of community (for many reasons). It simply isn't as popular as it used to be. As an attempt to regain its place as a community builder, a retail charity became a successful alternative to connect everyone based on humanity. While we are a church organization, we do not preach religion to our customers. We would hate to make anyone feel uncomfortable or unwanted. This isn't the place for that.
Our store is a one-stop-shop for housing all your urban needs such as clothing, kitchenware, electronics, and especially furniture. We bring people together with our services and we aim to become an example of communion with volunteers dedicating their time to our mission. El Barrio Thrifts welcome people from all walks of life, faith and race.
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- (917) 650-2296
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Business Hours
| Mon: | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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| Tue: | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wed: | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thu: | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Fri: | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sat: | 12:30 – 5:00 AM |
| Sun: | Closed |
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