This "N That Shop is celebrating 60 years!
On Sunday, October 1, Plymouth Congregational Church will celebrate the 6oth anniversary of its This ‘N That Shop, operated by Women’s Fellowship. The event starts at the store at 11 am.
Coconut Grove has experienced many changes in its business district through time, including the appearance of trendy shops and national clothing chains. One of its longest running businesses is operated by volunteers to sell quality eclectic merchandise donated by loyal customers, church members and friends.
I have purchased art at the store over the years. I really love it and the prices were amazing. One sculpture of a head was only $1.00, it's one of my prized possessions!
The shop has operated at 3155 Commodore Plaza since 1957. The founders rented the space to begin operation, and then purchased the property in 1964, and paid off the mortgage in 1976. Revenues climbed steadily, until profits flattened about the time CocoWalk was developed. At that time, a Steering Committee was formed to reorganize, and revenues began to climb again.
The shop has generated in excess of $100,000 in each year since 2003, and donates more than 75% of that money to charitable organizations within our community. Many hands make for lighter work, and the work force is 55-volunteers strong.
One volunteer, Jan Lowe, has served as Chair of the Steering Committee since its inception in 1999. She has decided to retire, so the celebration will also be an opportunity to thank her for her amazing ability to organize and keep the team on mark.
Some of the present customers have been coming to shop all of those years, to find treasures of all sorts from the wonderful assortment of donated clothing, household goods, books, toys and sports equipment, small furniture and more. It’s a fun place to shop, and to serve the community in the process.
The shop is on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisnthatplymouth/
Coconut Grove has experienced many changes in its business district through time, including the appearance of trendy shops and national clothing chains. One of its longest running businesses is operated by volunteers to sell quality eclectic merchandise donated by loyal customers, church members and friends.
I have purchased art at the store over the years. I really love it and the prices were amazing. One sculpture of a head was only $1.00, it's one of my prized possessions!
The shop has operated at 3155 Commodore Plaza since 1957. The founders rented the space to begin operation, and then purchased the property in 1964, and paid off the mortgage in 1976. Revenues climbed steadily, until profits flattened about the time CocoWalk was developed. At that time, a Steering Committee was formed to reorganize, and revenues began to climb again.
The shop has generated in excess of $100,000 in each year since 2003, and donates more than 75% of that money to charitable organizations within our community. Many hands make for lighter work, and the work force is 55-volunteers strong.
One volunteer, Jan Lowe, has served as Chair of the Steering Committee since its inception in 1999. She has decided to retire, so the celebration will also be an opportunity to thank her for her amazing ability to organize and keep the team on mark.
Some of the present customers have been coming to shop all of those years, to find treasures of all sorts from the wonderful assortment of donated clothing, household goods, books, toys and sports equipment, small furniture and more. It’s a fun place to shop, and to serve the community in the process.
The shop is on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisnthatplymouth/
posted by Tom Falco at 4:00 AM
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