Shop Talk: Five Years of Growth & Community

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Thursday Morning
July 6, 2023

Celebrate five years of community, connection and growth at Hand in hand Thrift Shop.

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Shop Talk highlights the inextricable link between the mission of the Falmouth Service Center (FSC) "to ease stress, reduce hunger and improve the quality of life of neighbors in need" and the Hand in hand Thrift Shop (Hnh) mission "to provide a continuous and strong revenue stream by selling high-quality, repurposed goods donated by the community in support of FSC's client services.

Did You Know

Hand in hand Thrift Shop has a long history in the community. Originally located in a quaint farmhouse on Davisville Road, Emerald House, named after the family of strawberry farmers who lived and worked there, became an immediate success in supporting FSC's client programs. The FSC Board of Directors decided to expand to the current location on Sandwich Road, change the name to reflect the strong connection to FSC, and open Hnh to the community on July 5, 2018. 

Today, Hnh is the single largest contributor to FSC's client programs, providing critical support to neighbors in need through our Client Choice Grocery and FSC's Financial Assistance programs.

Community Connections

Your donations directly benefit our client programs and community.

  • FSC clients receive free clothing and linens.

  • Cameras and school supplies go to the Falmouth Public Schools.

  • Clothing is donated to the costume departments of College Light Opera and the Falmouth Theatre Guild.

  • Eyeglasses go to the Lyons Club.

  • Children's clothing, jewelry, and glassware go to the faith community in support of their fundraising activities.

  • Animal shelters and rescue organizations receive towels and linens.

Staff & Volunteers

In addition to manager Joy Paruch, the small staff includes assistant manager Cynthia Syverson-Mercer and warehouse associate Steve Dreher. Today, there's a volunteer force that numbers nearly 240! Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Thrift Shop as they accept, sort, process, price, and sell the hundreds of thousands of items donated by a very generous community.

When you shop, donate, volunteer or support Hand in hand, you are giving the gift of community. Thank you.

Kerin Delaney