SPHERE is honored to be one of the non-profits to receive a grant from the Ridgefield Thrift Shop. Lori Berisford, SPHERE Chairman of the Board reported that the nonprofit received a $10,000 grant.
"The Ridgefield Thrift Shop should be commended for their sense of service to others and their sense of community. I hope people realize how their hard work has helped so many people in Ridgefield!" said Berisford.
SPHERE, Inc. helps adults with developmental disabilities achieve their dreams by providing members programs and meaningful experiences that improve their quality of life and engage them with the community. Learn more about SPHERE here.
The Ridgefield Thrift Shop moved from Catoonah Street to a very visible and larger location at 20 Governor Street in May of 2017. Since then, the shop has grown leaps and bounds, doubling their profits and daily foot traffic. They were recently named Business of the Year by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce. The Thrift Shop is staffed by volunteers.
The Thrift Shop is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has supported the Ridgefield community for 80 years! The Thrift Shop goal is to empower and support local philanthropic organizations through the sale of generously donated merchandise at our store. Last year the Thrift Shop donated $160,000 to 40 organizations. "There are three essential elements to the success of the Thrift Shop – our donors, our customers, and our volunteers," they told HamletHub last spring.