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• Non-profit, faith-based thrift shop provides the community of Waconia and surrounding areas with a place to purchase affordable clothing and household goods.

• Bring a clothing or household donation during shop hours and receive $1 off any thrift store purchase of $1 or more. Receive $1 off for a non-perishable food donation to the Waconia Food Shelf. High school and college students can show student ID to receive 10% off their purchase.

• Donations: Drop-off of donations is accepted and anyone interested in donating must stay in their vehicle and be present. Staff will unload donations from the vehicle. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items.

Low-cost thrift store items for clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, and electronics.

Accepts and provides pick up of donated electronic items such as:

• Batteries

• Calculators and GPS

• Cell phones, smart phones, and telephones

• Computers, notebooks, and laptops

• Cathode Ray Tub (CRT) TV's and monitors (CRT TV's may have a fee charge)

• Flat panel TV's and monitors

• Hard drives and motherboards

• Ink and toner

• iPads and tablets

• Mice, keyboards, and cords

• Modems, internet routers, hubs, and firewalls

• MP3 players, iPods, and iTouch

• Projector TV's

• Random electronic hardware

• Scanners, printers, and fax machines

• Stereo, record players, and speakers

Accepts donations of:

• Baby care items including baby safe toys, baby wash, baby wipes, board books, bottles, pacifiers, preemie sized diapers, size 1 diapers, teethers

• Fabric

• Handmade craft items

• Knitting and crocheting yarn and equipment

• Office paper

• Office paper boxes

• Plastic storage bins

• Printer ink

• Sewing supplies

Collects donated new and used books at a Saint Paul warehouse and ship them to schools in Africa Guidelines: Accepted: Fiction and nonfiction reading books 15 years old or newer, textbooks and reference books with publication dates of 2005 or later, school/office supplies Not accepted: Magazines, home decorating/wedding/cookbooks, ethnocentric books, foreign languages books except for those in French, American history or civics books, music books for grades kindergarten - 12th grade, murder mysteries, or anything with "kill," "die," etc. in the title

Refugee resettlement services include:

• Assistance in networking throughout the community

• Budgeting orientation

• Cultural and employment orientation

• Intake orientation

• Medical access

• Reception

• Recruitment and training of volunteers

• School registration

• Stable housing

Donations of household items are accepted:

• Children's Welcome Baskets: Donors may express their creativity to create age-specific baskets for infants and toddlers, grade school youth, teens and adults

• Cleaning Supplies Baskets: Create a "Bucket Basics" by filling a trash can with dish soap, laundry detergent, mop and broom, shower curtain with rings, sponges and paper towels, toilet paper and trash bag

• Needed Basic Household Items: Bathroom rugs and mats, can openers, glassware, comforters and large blankets, kitchen and bathroom towels, kitchen tables and chairs, lamps with shades, large kitchen trash can, mattresses/box springs (gently used), pots and pans, sheet sets, shower curtains with rings, silverware, and sofas

• Refurbished Computer and Internet Funds

• Rental Assistance/Utility Fund

• Shopping Cart Fund

• Survival Kits: 60 watt light bulbs, alarm clock, children's Tylenol and adult Tylenol, envelopes, first aid kit, flashlight, key chains, new pillows, nightlights (children's and adults), postage stamps (10 per bag), thermometer and wallet

Volunteer opportunities:

• Donation collections: Organizes donation drives for items in order to meet the needs of families or to stock up CCRRP supplies

• Driving teachers: Assists a client in learning how to drive, help study for permit test and help client practice for driving

• English as a second language tutors: Helps with English lessons at the family's home

• Family mentor: A volunteer is involved with a family about a month after arrival and once per week afterward. This time can include practicing English, taking them to the grocery store, or just chatting about life in the U.S. Commitment to the family is three months. Preferred group of 2-3 people, with friends, family or co-workers

• Grocery shopping groups: Assists in purchasing basic food items to be available the day or night refugee families arrive into the U.S

• Special projects: Engages volunteers in special projects to benefit the program which uses their skills and talents. Contact CCRRP with ideas for special projects.

Background check, training and volunteer orientation required for some volunteering opportunities.

Accepts donations of: Animal Supplies

• Cat and kitten food (Eukanuba brand preferred)
• Cat litter boxes (jumbo)
• Cat litter preferably clumping
• Cat litter scoops (metal)
• Catnip spray
• Cotton balls
• Crates - new or gently used
• Dog and cat beds
• Dog and cat toys
• Dog food
• Dog ramps
• Gentle Leaders - large dogs
• Kongs
• Nail scissors
• Puppy pads
• Snuggle Safe Disk (heating pad)

Office Supplies

• Clear storage containers with lids (20"L x 16"W x 12"H)
• Copy paper 8.5 x 11 white
• Double sided tape
• Folding chairs - new or used
• Folding tables - 6' white
• Garbage bags (13 gallon)
• Hand sanitizer
• Liquid hand soap
• Paper towels
• Postage
• Printer ink HP61

Operates social enterprise businesses that support primarily men exiting incarceration who need to build employability skills before entering the mainstream workforce. Offers the following services:

• Custom Manufacturing: Contracts with area businesses to provide trainee jobs in high demand fields of manufacturing, welding, and machining.

• Furnish Office and Home: Nonprofit store primarily selling used and new office and home furnishings for up to 80% off list prices. Items vary based on donations. Paid job training program allowing trainees experience working on sales and warehouse skills, conflict resolution, maintaining a positive attitude and gaining solid work history based on dependability and personal responsibility. Accepts donations of office furniture, equipment and supplies; a pick up fee may be charged. Accepts donations of household furniture in good, resalable condition and less than 10 years old including tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, night stands, lamps, bookcases, artwork, appliances, electronics and tools.

• Second Chance Recycling: Specializes in recycling mattresses and batteries and sole manufacturer and distributor of Salvatore Ovens. Employs those facing barriers to employment as trainees for 6 - 12 months as a way to help participants build healthy work habits and a work history. Accepts mattresses and box springs for a fee and can pick up curbside for a fee. Quantities of 25 or more, call to make arrangements. Mattresses with bed bugs are not accepted. Batteries from the general public are not accepted.

Accepts donations of school equipment (new or used) for the school "Fraîche Rosée" (Fresh Dew) that is on the grounds adjacent to Compassion Evangelical Hospital in Mamou, Guinea, in West Africa. People may fund specific needs, designate a gift, or give to current projects.

Accepts donated computers from businesses and organizations and repurposes them to provide technology access and skills training for underserved students and individuals working to improve their lives.

Collects donated new and used books at a Saint Paul warehouse and ship them to schools in Africa Guidelines: Accepted: Fiction and nonfiction reading books 15 years old or newer, textbooks and reference books with publication dates of 2005 or later, school/office supplies Not accepted: Magazines, home decorating/wedding/cookbooks, ethnocentric books, foreign languages books except for those in French, American history or civics books, music books for grades kindergarten - 12th grade, murder mysteries, or anything with "kill," "die," etc. in the title

Operates social enterprise businesses that support primarily men exiting incarceration who need to build employability skills before entering the mainstream workforce. Offers the following services:

• Custom Manufacturing: Contracts with area businesses to provide trainee jobs in high demand fields of manufacturing, welding, and machining.

• Furnish Office and Home: Nonprofit store primarily selling used and new office and home furnishings for up to 80% off list prices. Items vary based on donations. Paid job training program allowing trainees experience working on sales and warehouse skills, conflict resolution, maintaining a positive attitude and gaining solid work history based on dependability and personal responsibility. Accepts donations of office furniture, equipment and supplies; a pick up fee may be charged. Accepts donations of household furniture in good, resalable condition and less than 10 years old including tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, night stands, lamps, bookcases, artwork, appliances, electronics and tools.

• Second Chance Recycling: Specializes in recycling mattresses and batteries and sole manufacturer and distributor of Salvatore Ovens. Employs those facing barriers to employment as trainees for 6 - 12 months as a way to help participants build healthy work habits and a work history. Accepts mattresses and box springs for a fee and can pick up curbside for a fee. Quantities of 25 or more, call to make arrangements. Mattresses with bed bugs are not accepted. Batteries from the general public are not accepted.

Accepts donations of the following items for Family Care Kits:

• $50 Kwik Trip gas cards

• $75 25-day Mayo parking passes

• $75 VISA gift cards

• Postage stamps

• Printer paper

Operates social enterprise businesses that support primarily men exiting incarceration who need to build employability skills before entering the mainstream workforce. Offers the following services:

• Custom Manufacturing: Contracts with area businesses to provide trainee jobs in high demand fields of manufacturing, welding, and machining.

• Furnish Office and Home: Nonprofit store primarily selling used and new office and home furnishings for up to 80% off list prices. Items vary based on donations. Paid job training program allowing trainees experience working on sales and warehouse skills, conflict resolution, maintaining a positive attitude and gaining solid work history based on dependability and personal responsibility. Accepts donations of office furniture, equipment and supplies; a pick up fee may be charged. Accepts donations of household furniture in good, resalable condition and less than 10 years old including tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, night stands, lamps, bookcases, artwork, appliances, electronics and tools.

• Second Chance Recycling: Specializes in recycling mattresses and batteries and sole manufacturer and distributor of Salvatore Ovens. Employs those facing barriers to employment as trainees for 6 - 12 months as a way to help participants build healthy work habits and a work history. Accepts mattresses and box springs for a fee and can pick up curbside for a fee. Quantities of 25 or more, call to make arrangements. Mattresses with bed bugs are not accepted. Batteries from the general public are not accepted.

Provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. The center also works with children who have witnessed abuse. Additional services include:

• Advocacy and follow-up support
• Court accompaniment
• Crisis information
• Education programs
• Information and referral
• Intake assessments for coordinated entry housing programs
• Order for protection and harassment restraining
• Order filling assistance
• Reparations assistance
• Safety planning
• Support groups

Also accepts donations of cell phones and inkjet cartridges. Cell phones are offered to individuals who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault so they may place emergency (911) phone calls. Other cell phones and inkjet cartridges are mailed to a company that recycles the phones and, in turn, donates to the Crisis Resource Center of Steele County.

Operates social enterprise businesses that support primarily men exiting incarceration who need to build employability skills before entering the mainstream workforce. Offers the following services:

• Custom Manufacturing: Contracts with area businesses to provide trainee jobs in high demand fields of manufacturing, welding, and machining.

• Furnish Office and Home: Nonprofit store primarily selling used and new office and home furnishings for up to 80% off list prices. Items vary based on donations. Paid job training program allowing trainees experience working on sales and warehouse skills, conflict resolution, maintaining a positive attitude and gaining solid work history based on dependability and personal responsibility. Accepts donations of office furniture, equipment and supplies; a pick up fee may be charged. Accepts donations of household furniture in good, resalable condition and less than 10 years old including tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, night stands, lamps, bookcases, artwork, appliances, electronics and tools.

• Second Chance Recycling: Specializes in recycling mattresses and batteries and sole manufacturer and distributor of Salvatore Ovens. Employs those facing barriers to employment as trainees for 6 - 12 months as a way to help participants build healthy work habits and a work history. Accepts mattresses and box springs for a fee and can pick up curbside for a fee. Quantities of 25 or more, call to make arrangements. Mattresses with bed bugs are not accepted. Batteries from the general public are not accepted.