History
What began as a dream to serve has ultimately helped thousands in need. The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) was founded as Hand-up in 1970 by a group of local citizens, who recognized the presence of needs going unmet, in this community. When Hand-up first started it operated under the welfare system of Gordon County. The Calhoun Women's Club was instrumental in helping establish the initial programs and services offered.
Specialties
The VAC Thrift Shop is part of the Voluntary Action Center organization also known as the VAC. The VAC Thrift Shop is a resale thrift shop which accepts donations of gently used items such as clothing, accessories, household goods, furniture, and so much more. These sale of these items generates proceeds which funds the emergency programs operated by the Voluntary Action Center. Our items are all previously owned so we ask shoppers to take special care to inspect all items before purchasing because all sales are final. Because of our business being a thrift shop specializing in gently used merchandise we cannot offer any guarantees regarding the condition of items sold.