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The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) Thrift Shop, located at 2116 Broad Street in Perkasie, is celebrating its 20^th birthday and invites the community to join in the celebration. In honor of this special milestone, NOVA is asking members of the community to donate 20 items. Beginning December 1, 2021, bags will be available at the store with information tags. Those who donate 20 items are invited to fill out the information tag, which will be entered into a monthly drawing for prizes of gift cards from local businesses. The monthly drawings will end on September 30, 2022.  In addition, there will be periodic celebration sales throughout the year until September 2022.

NOVA Thrift Shop opened in 2001 and moved to its current location in 2016. In addition to being a resource for gently used fashion and home items, proceeds from the shop support NOVA’s work as Bucks County’s comprehensive victim services agency. It is one of the agency’s largest sources of revenue, surpassed only by funding from the federal and state governments. Last year, NOVA Thrift Shop raised $1.1 million and during its 20 years of existence, it has raised over $4.6 million. 

“The thrift shop is more than a treasure trove of bargains,” said Angela McGettigan, NOVA’s Director of Community Relations & Development. “It helps us in our mission to eliminate violence and support and empower victims of serious crime in Bucks County. Whether you make a donation or buy an item, it helps us to help others.”

NOVA Thrift Shop’s work would not be possible without the help of volunteers. The youngest volunteers are in their teens and the oldest volunteer is in their 90’s. Additional volunteers and donations are always needed. For more information about the NOVA Thrift Shop, visit https://novabucks.org/thriftshop/. Follow NOVA Thrift shop on Facebook @NOVAThriftShop and Instagram @nova_thrift_shop.

ABOUT NOVA

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in society through advocacy, training, community education and prevention programs. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community-based organization operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills, Jamison and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support of federal, state and local government grants and contracts, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.NOVABucks.org.

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Photo & Caption Courtesy of NOVA Thrift Shop:

It’s NOVA Thrift Shop’s 20^th birthday and everyone is invited to the party! Donate 20 items from December 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, to be eligible for a drawing for gift cards from local businesses. Pictured is Joyce Justice, a NOVA Thrift Shop volunteer since July, 2019.