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Find Hidden Treasures at Thrift Shops in North Dakota

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There is something about finding a good bargain that makes a purchase that much sweeter. While some people love the excitement of garage sale hunting, others like the controlled and organized nature of a thrift store. If you love the thrill of the hunt, try your luck at one of the following thrift stores in North Dakota!


Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Multiple locations

All proceeds from North Dakota’s eight thrift stores go to the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, a program that helps the state’s at-risk and troubled youth. Each store is well-stocked and impeccably kept, giving you the chance to find the perfect treasure you never knew you needed.

Arc of Bismarck, Bismarck, ND

All proceeds raised from the Arc of Bismarck thrift store go towards the education, advocacy, and support of area children and adults with disabilities. The Arc offers a wide variety of new and gently used items, with new products stocked daily.

Salvation Army, Multiple locations

With a motto of “give, shop, heal,” the Salvation Army provides the community with another way to support a good cause. Proceeds from all sales benefit Salvation Army programs throughout the state.

Easter Seals Goodwill, ND

Affiliated with Easter Seals Inc., Easter Seals Goodwill thrift stores exist to help ensure all adults and children have the same opportunities to live, work, and play within their home community. Proceeds from each individual thrift store stay within the local community.

ARC Thrift-E-Shop & Granny's Closet, Valley City, ND

Although also associated with the Arc, Thrift-E-Shop is a separate entity. Proceeds still do benefit local adults and children with disabilities, however. For a bonus, the first floor of the building is home Granny’s Closet, a resale venue for new and gently used costumes.

Restore Thrift Store, Minot, ND

Specializing in clothing, furniture, and household goods, Restore is affiliated with Rehab Services Inc., which is dedicated to helping adults and children living with disabilities. In fact, the Restore thrift store itself is part of the agency’s training program, giving the disabled the chance to learn practical job skills and training.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch: Supports at-risk and troubled youth with proceeds from sales. Known for well-stocked and impeccably maintained stores, offering a variety of treasures.
  • Arc of Bismarck: Proceeds support educational and advocacy programs for children and adults with disabilities. Stocks a wide range of new and gently used items, with new products added daily.
  • Salvation Army: Operates under the motto "give, shop, heal," with proceeds benefiting local Salvation Army programs. Offers a variety of items across multiple stores.
  • Easter Seals Goodwill: Affiliated with Easter Seals Inc., these thrift stores support community integration for adults and children with disabilities, with all proceeds staying local.
  • ARC Thrift-E-Shop & Granny's Closet: Funds from sales benefit local individuals with disabilities. The store shares a building with Granny’s Closet, which sells new and gently used costumes.
  • Restore Thrift Store: Part of a training program for Rehab Services Inc., which assists adults and children with disabilities. Specializes in clothing, furniture, and household goods, providing job skills and training for the disabled.

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