HHS Opens Second Chances Thrift Shop in Old Town Helotes

The shop is located at 14837 Old Bandera Road, where Scenic Loop Road meets Old Bandera Road (across Antonio Drive from the First Baptist Church).  As of now, the hours of operation will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Drop  by and see the shop and meet the HHS volunteers who run it.

Second Chances supports the many goals and activities of the HHS.  They have placed over 600 animals in forever homes since incorporating in 2008.  They also operate a pet food bank, feeding/supporting over 1,000 animals.  Over 64,000 pounds of food have been distributed to families with financial issues, the Helotes Senior Center, the Battered Women’s Center, and more.  HHS also provides low cost/free spays and neuters.

If you are interested in donating items to the HHS for the thrift shop, they list the following as things they would be interested in receiving:

Decorative items and artwork
Jewelry
Small working appliances
Books
Clean clothing in good condition
Collectibles
Antiques
New/unused pet items/supplies
Gift ware
Furniture

They would also welcome shelving or display cases.  Think of them when you are cleaning out your closets or your garage.  Before dropping anything off at the thrift shop, please contact Melanie Marx at 210-695-3741 or Janice MacRossin at 210-218-0835.

Currently all animals are housed in foster homes provided by volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer to work at the thrift shop, become a foster for the HHS, or make a donation, you can call them at 210-422-6242 or email them at hhsanimals@yahoo.com.  Monetary donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 908, Helotes, Texas 78023.  You can also visit their website at www.hhsanimals.org.