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February is over! What's next… |
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March sounds like a call to action. March! And with the end of winter almost in sight, maybe it is the perfect time to get involved in action: march, speak up, scream, make art, and advocate for those whose voices have been taken away. Unsubscribe from big corporations - it's the absolute least we can do. Get away from virtue signaling on the internet (there's so much of that already) and out of your house to volunteer with an organization. See people in person. That one's a biggie. Since we wrote to you last, another war was started by Israel and the United States. We see it for what it is: a gesture of imperialism and pure, unbridled, endless greed. A shameful distraction from an investigation that has been shaking the world. Since the ultra-rich ego-maniacs want us to feel powerless, tell us: What’s giving you energy, helping you recoup, learn, recommit to making things at least a little better? Here is what has been transpiring at Thrift 2 Fight… |
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Pictured: three winners of the Speed Friending Raffle! These lucky attendees got a $100 Thrift 2 Fight gift card and two boxes of pastries from Little Loaf Bakeshop. |
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We amplified and raised money for an incredible local immigrant justice organization, Ulster Rapid Response. More on that below! We also organized a couple of great events in February that helped forge new connections in our community and build some tangible skills. |
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Highlights: Felting Workshop & Speed Friending |
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Caitlin Harris led our needle felting workshop, and everyone went home with at least one mended and embellished sweater. Finn and Masha joined the team at Little Loaf Bakeshop in New Paltz for a speed friending event, which was a hit! |
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FUNDRAISING Update & Recipient |
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In February we raised $1,080 for Ulster Rapid Response. We will continue raising funds for them in March. Because how could we not. |
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Ulster Rapid Response (URR) network is a community-based deportation defense group that mobilizes people and resources to protect immigrants from ICE. Founded in 2025, URR focuses on documenting immigration enforcement and sharing ‘know-your-rights’ information. Donate to them here. Tax-deductible donations over $500 can be made by check to Good Work Institute with Ulster Rapid Response in the memo, and sent to 65 St. James St., Kingston NY 12401 If you don't care about whether your gift is tax-deductible, email us and we'll tell you how to write a check for Ulster Rapid Response directly (this means they won't have to pay any processing fees). |
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Hello Spring Sale! 3/02 - 3/06: Shop 25% off all winter-y clothes! Anything that even remotely counts as “layering” is on sale. Come help us make space for the new spring inventory, we've got so much to show you! :) LGBTQ+ Resource Fair at Bard College on 3/7: if you're a student, stop by for some great free & fashionable stuff! We're bringing some extra-large binders. |
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Saint Patrick’s Day Sale 3/16: If it’s green, it’s 15% off on Monday, March 16th.(Thrift 2 Fight is closed on Tuesday the 17th!) Thrift 2 Fight Volunteer Day Wednesday 3/18 1-4pm: Join us for Thrift 2 Fight donation sorting, store organizing, and spring clothing restocking! All volunteers get pizza/snacks, and 40% off storewide, plus first dibs on all the clothes in the back room. RSVP here so we know you're coming! Moth-less March 3/29 1-4pm: we will be throwing a big wool packing workshop & teaching you how to safely fumigate your clothes against moths (the best scientifically-proven method, no mothballs required!). You can learn more and sign up for it here: |
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- Wild Souls by Emma Marris – amazing book of different perspectives on the ethics of controlling animal populations to preserve biodiversity.
- Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless by Maria Pinto - what mushrooms can teach us about nourishment, poison, ecology, hidden histories, zombies, and Black survival. Pinto has fantastic sense of humor! A joy to read (and a local author!).
- The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer – Abundance and reciprocity in the natural world. (read by the author, on Libby)
- 1984 by George Orwell – An important refresher for what's going on.
- The Haves and Have-Yachts by Evan Osnos – A close look at the lives and politics of the violently wealthy. (read by the author, on Libby)
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Want to Thrift 2 Fight but don't live nearby? Now you can! We have a small eBay shop. Send the link to your friends & family who live outside of the HV! |
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48 Broadway
Tivoli, NY 12583, USA |
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Monday: 12 PM – 6 PM Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 12 PM - 6 PM Thursday: 12 PM – 6 PM Friday: 12 PM – 7PM Saturday: 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday: 11 AM – 7 PM |
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Other Ways to Get Involved:
There are many ways you can engage with Thrift 2 Fight! Shop with us, donate clothes, learn about local activist efforts, and support them in any way you can. With most of our items priced under $20, we rely on the volume of sales to fundraise for our community partners and cover our expenses.
Your support makes a huge difference.
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48 Broadway
Tivoli, NY 12583, USA |
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