Winter Coat Pop-Up Fundraiser To Benefit Local Teens At Orland Park Teen Center

ORLAND PARK, IL — As the chill of winter approaches, The Bridge Thrift Store is inviting the community to warm up for a cause at its annual Winter Coat Pop-Up Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at The Bridge Thrift Store, located at 15605 S. 71st Court in Orland Park.

Shoppers will have the opportunity to browse through hundreds of high-quality winter coats, boots, and cold-weather accessories, with top brands like Columbia, Lands’ End, Eddie Bauer, Guess, North Face and more, available at thrift store prices. Best of all, every purchase supports The Bridge Teen Center, a local nonprofit that provides free programs and events for teens in the community.

“We are thrilled to once again welcome the Orland Park community to this annual shopping experience and fundraiser,” said Grace Hendricks, Marketing Specialist at The Bridge Thrift Store. “With over 200 brand name coats and an array of cozy winter gear, this event is not only a great opportunity to save, it’s a meaningful way to give back to local teens and families.”

In addition to unbeatable prices, all shoppers will have the chance to spin the prize wheel for exclusive discounts and giveaways throughout the event. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection of winter wear and accessories, including boots, hats, scarves, jewelry, sweaters, handbags, flannels, and other apparel.

All proceeds directly benefit The Bridge Teen Center, a 501(c)(3) organization providing free afterschool programs that promote holistic development for teens in the southwest suburbs. Since 2010, the teen center has served more than 14,000 students across 128 communities, offering programs in culinary, arts, music, trades, ongoing social events on Friday nights and more, all at no cost to families. Learn more about the teen center’s mission at thebridgeteencenter.org.

Founded in 2016, The Bridge Thrift Store exists to support this mission while also offering job readiness training and community service opportunities for local students. Earlier this month, the organization announced plans to open a second location, Bridge Thrift Home & Restoration, coming to Frankfort, Illinois later this fall.

For more information on store hours, volunteering, donations, or this upcoming event, visit bridgethrift.org or call 708.532.0500.