June 30, 2025

Something New at Giving Tree Thrift Store in July

URBANDALE, IOWA  --  The Giving Tree thrift welcomes all donations, but an unexpected gift in June has the staff and volunteers buzzing. 

A local clothing boutique – who shall remain anonymous – knocked on the backdoor at 3330 100th Street on a quiet Monday morning with a huge gift to the store and its shoppers: more than 100 high-end women’s clothing items – new and with the tags still attached. 

Now last season’s styles are the hot new finds on the racks at Giving Tree Thrift Store.  The donations are slowly being cycled into the store along with the regular gently used donations.  “I’m just trying to wiggle our way through our donations until we can get it all settled and get more on the floor,” says Giving Tree manager Michele Book. 

The big donation isn’t the only thing to be looking for at Giving Tree in July.  The semi-annual tent sale will return from July 8th-10th in front of the store.  Then later in the month it’s the biggest annual event at Giving Tree: Christmas in July.  There’s no reason to wait for December to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.  From trees to wreaths to ornaments and decorations, don’t wait for winter and the crowds at the mall.  Stock up now before the stockings are hung. The sale starts on July 28th.