History
Thrift & Thrive opened in July of 2011 at 6025 W. Irving Park Road, just west of Austin Avenue. It has grown to two floors of retail and six employees over the years. In January of 2017, it underwent another round of renovations, including expanding the two floors and upgrading the fixtures, floors, lighting and overall layout.
Specialties
Thrift & Thrive sells women's and men's clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry as well as furniture, artwork, vintage items, home decor, kitchen items, books and records, toys and more. They pride themselves on providing clean, high quality merchandise in a bright, fun and well organized store and offer unparalleled customer service. Donated items are saved from landfills and money stays within the community, making it stronger economically and making their neighborhood a more desirable place to live. They feel that by reusing and recycling, people have an opportunity to decrease their spending, have a greater appreciation for their possessions, and in general tend to thrive.