Graceland Thrift Store opened in 1984, and was named after “Mama Grace” Duke, who had recently retired from being a house parent and began this ministry as a “yard sale” to raise money for The Children's Village.  

Graceland offers a huge variety of quality used items at bargain prices in a friendly atmosphere. And, whether you shop or donate, you are helping the children at Christian City!  Since all profits go towards the educational needs of abused, abandoned, and neglected children who come to The Children's Village, shoppers enjoy great value AND the satisfaction of helping kids!  

In addition to our large inventory of quality pre-owned items, we also have a large new clothes section.  We constantly price shop our competitors to make sure we are the most reasonable and inexpensive store of our kind.  Come see what we mean - you won't be disappointed! 

Everyday Specials!

- Buy 5 used shirts at regular price and receive 2 pair of used pants free!
- Buy 10 used shirts at regular price and receive 5 pair of used pants free!
- Buy 10 or more items priced two dollars or more and receive 25% off total purchase!
- We offer senior discounts every day!
- We have unadvertised daily specials in addition to offers above!

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Donations

We gratefully accept your donations Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 3 PM, Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.  We are closed Sunday. All items donated are tax deductible, helping you while you help kids.  

We will gladly come to your home and pick up larger items such as furniture or large/heavy appliances. When picking up large items we are happy to pick up any other items you may want to donate.  When donating small items such as clothing, knickknacks and small appliances we respectfully ask that you bring them to us.

Here's a short list of what Graceland accepts - these items are sellable and enable us to continue our mission.  Thank you for your understanding and generosity: 

• Furniture and household appliances showing no more than average wear & tear
• Gently used clothes of all kinds (bagged--not loose or on hangers)
• Shoes of average wear or newer
• Toys (with all parts), in good to new condition
• Electronics (stereos, TVs, DVD players, media devices, etc.) in working condition that do not need repair
• Phones in good condition with all parts
• Knickknacks of all kinds(as long as no chips, cracks, dings or dents are present)
• Picture frames in good condition.
• Books in good condition. 

Graceland Thrift Store cannot accept the following items due to the high cost of processing items that are difficult to resell:  

• Hazardous discards of any kind, including computers, mattresses and bed pillows
• Swimwear or underwear
• Consumable items such as foods (human or animal)
• Creams and lotions
• Any furniture in disrepair or showing above average wear & tear
• Shoes showing more than average wear & tear
• Rusted items of any kind
• Large or small appliances that are rusted, do not work, or need repair
• Toys that are broken, labeled with children's names or missing parts
• Damaged or burned cookware
• Chipped or cracked picture frames, knickknacks or glassware
• Books with covers missing, encyclopedias or magazines. 

These items cannot be resold.  Please understand if we cannot accept some of your donations.
*Please be sure to see a Graceland employee when making your donation. Due to safety and health hazards, all donations must be received by Graceland personnel.  AND, don’t forget your tax receipt!

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Volunteering at Graceland Thrift Store  

We need your help at Graceland!  Dependable volunteers keep our ministry operational. There is a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at Graceland which include:

• Sorting donations
• Serving as a cashier
• Stocking and store organization
• Pricing items for sale

Graceland Thrift Store hours 

Shopping hours
Tuesday through Friday:   9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:   9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday:   Store Closed

Donation hours
Monday-Friday    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Directions to Graceland Thrift Store:

From I 85 N/S  Take exit # 64 (Union City) 

• Proceed East on Hwy 138 (I85 S turn left on Hwy 138; I85N turn right on Hwy 138 ) and continue to Buffington Road.
• Turn right at Buffington Road intersection (you are turning onto Lester Road to your right).
• Turn left at stop sign (intersection of Red Oak Road and Lester Road).
• Continue past the entrance to the Christian City Welcome Center/Main entrance and pass Azalea Drive (the next drive to your right)
• Graceland Thrift Store is on your right behind the chain link fence. (DONATIONS are received at the front entrance facing Red Oak Road; to SHOP enter from the large field parking lot)

For more information call (770) 969-9957