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ouncil Re|Sale, one of the oldest
resale stores in Metro Detroit, is
ushering in spring fashion with
its popular Spring Showcase on Sunday,
March 26, from noon-4 p.m.
Avid bargain-hunters can also sign up
for a special early preview VIP event at
the store (3297 W. 12. Mile Road, Berkley)
from 10 a.m. to noon, at a cost of $25.
End-of-season sales on winter clothing
will be held prior to Spring Showcase:
75% off all clothing and accessories on
Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-
6 p.m. and a $25 fill-a-bag sale on
Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Recent research shows thrift store
shoppers save on average $1,760 a year,
with 85% of survey respondents saying
they were trying to save money, 42%
said they were concerned about the
environment and 40% were looking
for high-end brands. Two-thirds of
respondents said they were searching for
clothing, but almost half were hunting for
home decorations, too.
Council Re|Sale is known for featuring
high-end clothing, including designer
wear, professional attire, shoes, evening
wear, home décor and other treasures,
all generously donated by the local
community.
Shoppers this season will find brands
such as Michael Kors, Banana Republic,
Cole Haan, Chico’s, Ann Taylor, DIESEL
and so many more. Proceeds support the
many projects of National Council of
Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), a
nonprofit organization benefiting Detroit-
area women, children and families in
need.
“We are so excited to be offering our
Spring Showcase at a time when we know
Metro Detroiters are hoping to leave
the winter behind, but some might not
have too much spare cash for a wardrobe
refresh given the high cost of inflation,”
said Sallyjo Levine, president of NCJW|
MI.
“Bargain hunters can find designer and
top brands at our store, pay a fraction
of the retail price and know they are
also supporting the important work our
nonprofit agency does to support local
families in need.”
Levine added that since the start of
the pandemic, donations have remained
consistently high, so special flash sales
are being held at the store on an almost
weekly basis; details of sales can be found
at the store’s website, councilresale.net, or
on Facebook or Instagram.
“We are so grateful to the local
community for allowing us to thrive
through their generous donations — we
will surpass our budget for sales this fiscal
year — as well as provide the opportunity
for our customers to purchase outstanding
items at prices they can afford,” Levine
said.
Council Re|Sale was founded in 1934
on Rowena Street in Detroit and moved
to Berkley in 1990. Money raised from
the store funds many NCJW|MI projects
including the annual Back 2 School Store,
Backpack Project for homeless children,
blankets for children in hospital and
foster care, kosher Meals on Wheels,
literacy outreach and social action
initiatives such as voter rights advocacy.
Council Re|Sale hours are 10 a.m.-6
p.m. Monday through Saturday; donations
of clothing (currently not children’s
clothing or books) are accepted Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. However, in preparation
for Spring Showcase, the store will be
closed on Friday, March 24, and Saturday,
March 25.
For more information on Council Re|Sale visit www.
councilresale.net or call (248) 548-6664; for more
information on NCJW|MI go to www.ncjwmi.org.
Council Re|Sale event takes place Sunday, March 26.
Spring Showcase
Shopping Event