To see what LOC-LT does, check out the Thrift Shop spotlight on KVUE All-Stars.
We are in the process of building our Forever Home and need your help in this upcoming year!
We have outgrown our current leased location, performed our due diligence and determined that owning our building is the most cost-effective method in helping more local charities, provide further assistance to a higher number of people, and the best way to give even more support to the community. We have secured the property and are hoping to start construction soon.
Currently, we provide over $250,000/year* in monetary assistance and over $500,000/year in 'in-kind' donations. By moving into our new building, we double our space and lower operating costs which translates to a savings of $100,000 yearly now and, as we pay off the mortgage, increasing to $400,000 per year. This savings translates to more assistance to people in need!
For every dollar we raise through AmplifyAustin, we will be able to give TWICE that in assistance this year. How great is that!
How do we do this? We take donations from the community and sort, re-sell, re-purpose, re-cycle, and re-direct unwanted items into monetary funding for 25+ charities in the Austin, Lake Travis, San Antonio communities and beyond!
Lake Travis Thrift Shop Store-Front Blueprint
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Founded in 1991, the Lake Travis Thrift Shop was originally created under the guidance of Monsignor Richard McCabe to fund the Lake Travis Crisis Ministry and, when possible, to aid others in need through the proceeds of the sale of donated goods. The Shop fulfills this mission by offering “needed items at a low price and other items at a fair price.” Our mission is "to serve rather than be served and to do so with Humility, Simplicity & Charity."
The Ladies of Charity-Lake Travis administer profits from the Thrift Shop and distribute to organizations that share our mission to serve the poor. As a result of the continuing generosity of our donors, shoppers, and volunteers over the past 25 years, LOC-LT has been able to donate nearly $3,000,000 to charities that serve the poor in our community and around the world.
Six Charities that Depend on Us for Monthly Support - a total of $10,000/month!
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries ('LTCM'), Lakeway, TX - LTCM is an ecumenical organization open to help anyone living in the Lake Travis Independent School District. They provide food, financial aid, and support to all in need.
Saint Vincent DePaul, Spicewood, TX - Serving those in need in Spicewood and Briarcliff areas.
Helping Hand of Spicewood, TX - Serving those in need in the Spicewood area.
Mobile Loaves and Fishes/Community! First, Austin, TX - Provides food and clothing, cultivate community and promotes dignity to our homeless brothers and sisters in need.
St. Louise House, Austin, TX - Saint Louise House provides housing and essential services in Austin to women with children who are experiencing homelessness.
Mary House Catholic Worker, Austin, TX - Mary House Catholic Worker offers free medically supportive housing to homeless, indigent adults with critical or terminal illnesses.
Plus we provide $18,000 per year in Scholarships through the Lakeway/Lake Travis Rotary Club
Other Central Texas Charitable Recipients of LOC-LT Thrift Shop:
Bright Horizons, Lake Travis area
CavsLounge
- Cheyanna's Champions for Children
LtLov Green Santa Program, Lake Travis area
Partners in Hope, Lake Travis, Texas
Prison Ministry, Lake Travis area
WWII Honor Flight Program, Lake Travis area
Air Warriors Courage Foundation / Project Christmas Hope, Lakeway & San Antonio, Texas
Angel Wings, Central Texas
Annunciation Maternity Home, Central Texas
Arms of Hope-Medina Children’s Home, Central Texas
Austin Disaster Relief Network, Austin/Central Texas
Catholic Charities Central Texas
Christian Compassion Center of Austin, Texas
Foster Angels, Austin, Texas
Gabriel Project, Austin, Texas
I.E. Inc.
John Paul II Life Center, Austin, Texas
Joyful Horse Project, Central Texas
LOC-LTTS saves blankets, towels, and pillows for the following pet rescue groups:
Austin Pets Alive/Dog Rescue
Wags Hope and Healing
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas
Mary’s Touch-Frontline Faith, Central Texas
Safe Place, Austin, Texas
Sunshine Mission
St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas
San Juan Diego High School, Austin, Texas
Women’s Storybook Project, Central Texas
Other Charitable Recipients of LT Thrift Shop:
Catholic Relief Services
Connect Africa
Madagascar Project
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