The Green Door Thrift Shop
The Green Door Shop
Donations
- Furniture
- Linens
- Household items: glassware, kitchen, bathroom
- Clothing/shoes: men, women, children, baby
- Jewelry
- Cameras
- Bags
- Accessories
- Toys/games
- Books
- Holiday items
- Art & Craft supplies
- Decor-Modern-Vintage- Antiques
- Wall Art/Canvas Paintings
- Fitness items
- Outdoor items
- Hardware
- Storage items
- Packing paper
- Luggage/Purses/wallets
- Sectionals
- Reclining sofas
- Sleeper sofas
- Queen/king size headboards
- Mattresses/box springs
- Tube TVs
- Entertainment centers
- Built-in appliances (dishwashers, stoves, etc.)
Some items can only be accepted with prior approval:
- Call ahead for large quantity of furniture
- Estates by Appointment
Christian Giving
Each year the Green Door Thrift Shop supports non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to charitable and humanitarian efforts using proceeds from its sales. Organizations must have a mission and vision consistent with that of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Church.
Applications for 2025 grants are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 6. Our Christian Giving Grant committee will evaluate applications using the following criteria:
- 501 (c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service is required;
- Your mission must be consistent with the mission of the Episcopal Church and of St. Luke’s;
- The Green Door will only provide grants to projects/programs that:
- Benefit either a large population or a small population in an impactful way;
- Are well-defined, specific, and measurable;
- Are transformative; and,
- Increase the capacity of those served to help themselves.
We will NOT fund:
- Travel expenses;
- Political activities or expenses;
- Fundraising, marketing, or advertising;
- Debt-reduction, loans, endowments, or capital campaigns;
- Requests that duplicate the ministry of The Green Door.
For more information or to request a grant application email greendoorgives@gmail.com.
History
The Green Door began on April 13, 1953. The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church opened a thrift shop at 1813 Nacogdoches Rd. in a rented space with 10 volunteers. Most of the items were donated, and sales on the very first day were $500! Profits the first year were $3,000 and rose to $5,000 the next year. $500 is a decent day’s sales even by 2012 standards. $500 in 1953 would be worth $4,028.67 in 2010 dollars. That would be a very busy day at the Green Door! This initial money was used to construct a building for the Green Door. The present building was completed in 1958 at 1030 Nacogdoches Rd., and was expanded in 1965 to its current size.
