CCHS Announces Closing of 2nd Chances Thrift Store In February
Thursday, January 11, 2024
CCHS ANNOUNCES 2ND CHANCES THRIFT STORE CLOSING
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (January 11, 2024) The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s 2nd Chances Thrift Store, 707 Fairmount Avenue in Jamestown will be closing its doors in February. Rising costs and significant shelter projects on the horizon for the Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS), are the main factors for the closure. CCHS Executive Director Kellie Roberts said, “We have considered all options for the store over the past two years before coming to this difficult conclusion. Ultimately, the two most significant deciding factors were that the net income had declined considerably since the pandemic and that the CCHS board decided that the organization needed to consolidate its resources for significant shelter projects that are on the horizon.” Roberts took a moment to recognize those who kept 2nd Chances going through the years, “We are thankful to the employees and volunteers who have served the organization well; we have been lucky to have all of them working as part of the CCHS team and thank them for their dedication. We also thank our patrons who have supported the animals by shopping and donating to 2nd Chances.”
2nd Chances Thrift Store will continue regular hours of operation from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday and everything in the store will be 50% off until further notice. 2nd Chances will no longer be accepting donations. Watch for updates regarding the closing of 2nd Chances on Chqhumane.org as well as The Chautauqua County Humane Society and 2nd Chances Thrift Store Facebook pages.
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is a 501c3 not for profit organization serving Chautauqua County since 1905. CCHS’s mission is “To improve and save lives through compassionate care, advocacy for animals, and commitment to the community.”
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