Our History
In 1979, Rev. Dr. H. Richard Bucey suggested the idea of starting a thrift shop to support mission partners, which the congregation eagerly endorsed. With dedication and effort, a group of volunteers launched the first Good Neighbor Thrift Shop at 140 Lear Rd, Avon Lake in April of that year. Over the years, the shop has relocated twice to accommodate growth, expanded to include over 100 volunteers, and contributed more than $1 Million to charitable causes.
Rev. Dick Bucey
1980's - First Location, Lear Rd.
Always blessed with amazing volunteers!
2009 - 2nd Location, Electric Blvd.
Good finds for a good cause!
3rd Location - Back to Lear Rd. Bigger Shop
Expanding has allowed us to do more!
2020 - Furniture Warehouse Opens
2022 - Furniture Warehouse Expansion
2024 - Expansion on Lear Rd.
Thankful for all the continued support!
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![Good Neighbor Thrift Shop]()
Original Location
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![2nd Location]()
2nd Location on Electric Blvd.
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![Two women interacting at a checkout counter in a secondhand clothing store, with clothes and blankets on display and a cash register.]()
Dedication & Community
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![Entrance of a thrift shop with a sign reading 'Good Neighbor Thrift Shop Avon Lake United Church of Christ' on a sunny day, featuring a blue awning, accessible parking spaces, and several parked cars.]()
3rd Location 2019
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![Five volunteers standing in an empty garage with painted white walls and a concrete floor.]()
Warehouse Remodel
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![The shops manager wearing protective goggles preparing to make a hole in a wall with "Door, if possible" written beside it. They are standing on a wood floor in a room under renovation.]()
Time to Expand..Again! 2024
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![156 :ear Rd. Home Store]()
GNTS Home Store 2024
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![158 Lear Rd.]()
Clothing Store Expansion 2025
