Caritas Connections

This small, Catholic thrift store is run by volunteers and it is like a tiny, well-​kept version of other thrift stores you’ve visited. There is a small collection of kitchenware, shoes and purses and more clothes than anything else. I was on the hunt for a couple of pictures to hang on the wall and stumbled on this little shop by accident.
When I was ready to check out, I asked the lady at the register if the statue of St. Joseph was for sale. She said no, it was part of the store display but had I seen the box of old paintings that a donor had dropped off that morning? Well of course not, I didn’t look down because I’m not that observant, but boy, am I grateful that the lady took the time to ask me that!!!
I went over to the box and there in the middle was an absolutely FABULOUS picture of the Virgin Mary, the old version that seems to be of Italian origin. It was in a heavy, gold gilt frame and they were only asking $ 10!!! I gave them $ 20…it was the find of the century! It’s about 24″ long and 24″ wide and in perfect condition.
The proceeds of this shop goes to fund their food panty which is important to the community. I think if I lived closer, I would be visitng on a regular basis.