VOA Michigan Thrift Stores to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with Specials, Raffles, Gift Cards and More on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026!

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ThredUp’s 2026 annual resale report details that secondhand clothing purchases outpace those of new clothing by a two-to-one margin, 46% of consumers browse resale before buying new, and 58% of Gen Z and 55% of Millennials prioritize secondhand over new for value, access, and sustainability. On Monday, Aug. 17, VOA Michigan’s seven thrift stores, including the VOA Michigan thrift store in Westland (34800 Warren Rd., Westland, MI 48185) will celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 25% off shoppers’ entire purchase, and double loyalty rewards for members of the store’s rewards program. New this year every shopper will receive a raffle ticket upon arrival. Ten raffle tickets will be drawn each hour, and winners can pick an item from a bargain prize bin filled with designer and other clothing for women, men, and children. An additional 10 raffle ticket winners every hour will receive a $5 gift card to use at the store. Shoppers will enjoy free popcorn and sweets while they last.

“Shopping at our VOA Michigan thrift stores offers so many great opportunities to enjoy amazing value, discover unique items, shop sustainably, and support essential services that strengthen our communities … all in one visit,” said Aubrey Macfarlane, president and CEO of VOA Michigan. “National Thrift Shop Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the thrill of finding secondhand treasures while making a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need.”

VOA Michigan thrift stores offer high-quality secondhand items at a fraction of the price,

with more than 3,000 new clothing, household wares, furniture, linens, books, shoes, jewelry, collectibles, sporting goods, and other specialty items added to the showroom floors daily. Net proceeds from all purchases made at VOA Michigan thrift stores support critical services for veterans, seniors, families, and individuals with disabilities in the local community.

Clothing and household donations are welcome on National Thrift Shop Day and can be brought to the store from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more about VOA Michigan, visit www.voami.org.

For more information on VOA Michigan thrift stores including all store addresses and guide for donations, go to www.voami.org/thrift-shop.

About VOA Michigan

VOA Michigan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, specializes in providing critical services, shelter and food for veterans, affordable housing for aging seniors, and supportive services for struggling families, and operates seven Thrift Stores in Michigan. For 130 years, they have been empowering veterans, seniors, and families across the state of Michigan. Their work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those they serve, integrating their deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. To learn more, visit www.voami.org.