Volunteer Donates Handcrafted Jewelry to CAC Thrift Shop

Community Assistance Center’s thrift shop, Upscale Thrift, has an in-house jeweler!

CAC volunteer Peggy Middendorf has been creating beautiful jewelry pieces for fifteen years. She enjoys the creative aspect of jewelry making. Peggy also enjoys volunteering at Upscale Thrift where she works on the retail floor. In addition to her regular job as a recruiter, she spends two days a week donating her time and talents to CAC.

Peggy, a Sandy Springs resident, says that one of her favorite things about volunteering is the time she spends with fellow volunteers. Recently Peggy brought some of her earrings to CAC to give as gifts to her fellow volunteers. When Kimia Ansari, the thrift shop assistant manager, picked out some earrings for herself, she then jokingly grabbed up all of the remaining jewelry for the store. Peggy not understanding politely suggested that a gift of a pair or two was what she had in mind. Kimia, with a hand full of earrings, asked Peggy if she would be willing to donate some of her earrings to sell in the store. Peggy smiled and readily agreed. Peggy buys all her own materials for her jewelry. She also donates to Every Woman Works, another local non-profit organization.

CAC is grateful for the more than 400 volunteers like Peggy who give time on a regular basis. CAC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit, serving 6,000 local individuals a year seeking assistance. Volunteers operate all areas of the center daily, including meeting with clients, working in the food pantry and thrift shop. About 75 volunteers give time in the thrift shop and thrift donation center, coming once a month, week or more. To join the volunteer team at CAC contact Nolan at volunteer@ourcac.org.

CAC Upscale Thrift accepts donations of gently used or new clothing, accessories, home goods and furniture. The store is open to the shopping public as well as to CAC clients who can purchase with vouchers. Peggy says don’t forget Thrifty Thursdays when every 3rd Thursday of the month everything in the store is 50 percent off! All thrift shop proceeds support CAC assistance programs

CAC brings together the community to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors in need by providing financial support, helping to meet basic needs and promoting self-reliance. CAC works to prevent homelessness and hunger locally with the support of 28 congregations of all faiths, public and private grants, civic organizations, schools, businesses and individuals. Supporters provide financial resources, in-kind donations and volunteer manpower. CAC serves residents of Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and part of Doraville. For more information please visit www.ourcac.org

CAC Upscale Thrift Hours
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
First 3 Saturdays of the month 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Located at 8607 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350