Category: News at New 2 You!


What was New 2 You like 20 Years Ago?

Volunteers looking at a picture board

Don, Mary, and Ruth are three volunteers that have been at New 2 You since the beginning. To learn a little bit more about their experiences, we asked them to answer a few questions. Here’s what they said: Could you…

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We are so thankful for Tom DeJonge!

Tom DeJonge at New 2 You in Grand Rapids with volunteers and general manager Karen Witte

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Grand Rapids Christian Schools (GRCS) superintendent Tom DeJonge to our morning devotion time and praying over the next chapter of his life as he heads into retirement at the end of the month….

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Join us for our 20th Year Celebration (June 17-22)!

New 2 You is celebrating 20 years from June 17-22

From June 17-22, we are celebrating 20 years! It’s crazy how much New 2 You has changed over the two decades. We hope that you can join us in the week-long festivities as we celebrate! Here’s what to expect this…

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Introducing Andrea, our New General Manager!

Andrea Robinson as new general manager for New 2 You

New 2 You family, we are so excited to announce that Andrea Robinson will be filling in the position of general manager following the retirement of our current general manager, Karen Witte. God has been great to us! Thank you…

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Thank you for helping us celebrate National Volunteer Week!

New 2 You celebrates volunteers that support the local community

Last week was National Volunteer Week, which we celebrated at New 2 You and on our social media platforms. To highlight a few of our volunteers, we shared the stories of Alyce, Judy, Don, John, and Sue. We encourage you to…

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Thank you, JAG Motorcoach, for visiting!

Last Thursday, we were so excited to welcome in 50+ shoppers from Central Michigan through JAG Motorcoach‘s “Big City Mystery Thrift Shop Hop“! This tour gave shopper enthusiasts an opportunity to visit seven different thrift stores in Michigan in a day full…

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Community Spotlight on Lisa’s Rags

New 2 You partners with Lisa's Rags, a local Grand Rapids business

Introducing Lisa’s Rags! This business is one of the many community partners that New 2 You collaborates with daily to help make the community a better and more sustainable place. Lisa’s Rags was founded in 2008 and reduces landfill waste…

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Andrew’s Winterim Experience

As a high school senior at Grand Rapids Christian High School (GRCHS), one of our shining Saturday crew members, Andrew, got to experience Winterim for the fourth time around this past January. Winterim is a special opportunity at GRCHS where…

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We’re in need of donations!

Friends, we would greatly appreciate your donations during this season. We are especially looking for housewares, wall decor, kitchen supplies, and electronics. We love being able to take unwanted items out of your hands and help them find a new home while…

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YES, We Sell Gift Cards!

One common question that we receive is if we sell gift cards, and the answer is YES! These make the perfect gift for your thrifty-but-classy friends and relatives. Just ask the cashier to load a gift card as you check…

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