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An Illinois thrift store has collected more than 100,000 donated items and runs with 200 volunteers

An Illinois thrift shop run by a team of 200 regular volunteers has processed more than 100,000 donated items, putting every dollar earned from second-hand sales toward helping local families going through financial hardship. House of Hope Resale, located in Barrington, Illinois, turns unwanted household goods, clothing, and furniture into direct emergency help. Run under Project Hope of Barrington, the thrift store funds emergency assistance programs for local residents facing sudden hardship, job loss, medical emergencies, or housing problems. According to event details published on the official House of Hope Resale website, the non-profit store depends on a large community network to sort, display, and sell donated items. The money made at checkout goes straight into emergency relief funds, turning everyday purchases into direct help for the community.

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