Ribbon cutting set for Palmetto YMCA thrift shop

The Manatee YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new YMCA Nifty Thrift Shop at 627 10th St. E. at noon Aug. 10. The celebration will be open to the public and will include refreshments and raffles.

The official grand opening is scheduled 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aug. 12 with food, inflatables for kids, prizes, vendors, discounts and more. The event is free and open to the public.

This year, the Children’s Services Advisory Board of Manatee County has identified substance abuse, learning achievement gaps, behavioral health, bullying, and healthy lifestyles issues as their top priorities. The Manatee YMCA provides services and programs for these community issues and more, working for positive social change to move Manatee County forward.

All proceeds from the YMCA Nifty Thrift Shop will go to support local families and children through programs such as gang prevention, mentoring, swim lessons, safe places for before/after school care and camp, and youth sports/healthy living for those who might not otherwise be able to afford them.

The 9,000-square-foot store will sell items such as clothing, furniture, baby and children’s goods, books, art work, electronics, sporting goods, and more. YMCA members will receive a 10 percent store discount.

Donations can be dropped off at any of the YMCA branches in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch or Parrish, or at the Thrift Shop in Palmetto. Local pick-up and delivery of large items is available by calling 941-212-4652.

For more information about the Manatee YMCA Nifty Thrift Shop, call 941-212-4652 or visit manateeymca.org.

This story was originally published July 26, 2017 at 11:20 AM with the headline "Ribbon cutting set for Palmetto YMCA thrift shop."