Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop

Come and visit us Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.

Donations will be gladly accepted Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

The Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop is a non-profit store that exists solely to support two programs that are changing lives in Winnipeg. Our vision is to create sustainable funding for the growth and ongoing ministries of Riverwood House and ReAct.

Thrifting at Prairie Crocus benefits you and the two programs we support! Come and visit our bright and airy shop!

The thrift shop is run by volunteers. If you can help by donating time please drop by or download the volunteer application form and drop it off at the shop. We’d love to schedule you in! Find the volunteer application form by clicking on the Volunteer section of our menu.

About Us

SUSTAINABLE FUNDING AND GROWTH

Vision for Prairie Crocus

Our vision is to create sustainable funding for the growth and ongoing ministries of Riverwood House and ReAct by operating a thrift store dependent on volunteer participation.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Guiding Principle

The thrift store will serve the Winnipeg community with humility and respect, and with a desire to share God’s grace with those we work with and those who come through our doors.

DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM

Thrift Shop Board

The board members of Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop are passionate about supporting those whose lives have been troubled by the effects of addiction, trauma and/or spiritual brokenness. Current board members include Kim Swanson, Bruno Deleau, Tony Paré and Candy Anaka-Paré.

Our Mission

Goals

To provide consistent funds for ReAct and Riverwood House, with each ministry receiving an equal portion of the profits.
To offer a loving community environment for thrift shop volunteers.
To provide Winnipeggers with an opportunity to support these ministries by donating household items and clothing.
To share the love of Jesus Christ at the shop and be a transforming influence in the community.

Core Values

To demonstrate unconditional love through a gentle, kind and friendly manner.
To show honesty, integrity and accountability at all times.
To promote an environment of trust.
To provide a respectful and safe environment.

Donations

Donations are gladly accepted Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm

We accept the following items

Clothing, shoes, household items, toys, sporting goods, kitchen and dining furniture, bedroom furniture, living room furniture in excellent condition, children and adult clothing, electronics in working order, DVDs, CDs, tapes, jewelry, antiques, etc.

Our “do not accept” list

Old style TVs, stuffed toys, baby furniture, and anything electrical that doesn’t work.

Support Programs

Visit the following websites to find out more about the programs Prairie Crocus was established to support.

Our mission is to offer a safe, loving and respectful environment, and a program that addresses the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of healing for people who suffer from addiction, trauma, and/or spiritual brokenness that they may experience a measure of freedom from the effects of these while becoming better equipped to face future challenges.

Riverwood House will be a 40-unit Recovery Housing complex taking aim at addictions, poverty, and homelessness through a safe, stable and supportive environment for Winnipeg’s at-risk population. Participants will work towards recovery within a context of independent living and supportive programming to build meaningful life skills, including access to ReAct, a trauma-informed recovery program. Riverwood House participants will be empowered to determine their plan to successful recovery on a client-centred timeline and will experience a sense of community and belonging within the context of a supportive service delivery network.