Fire forces closure of FCS Thrift Boutique
Dear Friends,
On the evening of Thursday, July 7, there was a fire in the building of our Thrift Boutique, located at 307 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch. The fire started in the apartment above the store and we are most grateful that no one was injured.
Thrift Boutique Volunteers Needed
Do you have an eye for fashion? Are you always on the lookout for a good bargain? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Then do we have an opportunity for you! We're currently seeking responsible, enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join our volunteer team at the FCS Thrift Boutique in Long Branch. The popular resale store, located at 307 Branchport Avenue, offers new and gently used men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories for sale in a charming, boutique environment staffed by a knowledgeable, professional sales staff. But it's the volunteers that really make the store special!Read more
Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork, our 2015 Community Service Award Honoree
FCS is honored to recognize Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork and its principals Alan and David Robinson for their exceptional contributions to the agency with our 2015 Community Service Award to be presented at the agency's annual fundraising gala, “E Komo Mai o Hawaii”, Saturday, October 24th at the beautiful Navesink Country Club.
Five ways to Update your Wardrobe by Shopping Thrift
Are you looking for ways to spruce up your wardrobe this winter without dropping a bundle? You may want to consider shopping the FCS Thrift Boutique. The fashion boutique, located at 307 Branchport Avenue in Long Branch, offers quality men's and women's clothing, shoes and accessories at deeply discounted prices. Name brand and designer items are donated every day and are marked for sale as quickly as possible. Some of the items are brand new with tags! If you've never visited our Thrift Boutique, FCS volunteer Diane "Dee" Trillo has some suggestions for making your shopping experience a pleasant one.Read more
Saying So Long, but not Good Bye
Today is my last day working as a sales associate at the Family & Children's Service Thrift Boutique. I have loved working here and am sad to leave, but I am also happy to finally begin a new phase in my career as a social worker.