Press Release

The Patagonia Community Church Missions Committee reports grants given from its Community Thrift Shop 2023 revenue to ten local charities: $800 to the East Santa Cruz Food Bank, $800 to the Patagonia Volunteer Fire Department, $600 to Patagonia Youth Enrichment Program, $500 to CHOP Home Improvement Program, $500 to Patagonia Regional Aquatic Center, $1000 to Nogales Crossroads Mission, $500 to Patagonia Creative Arts Association, $500 to Senior Citizens of Patagonia, $500 to Patagonia Museum and $500 to the Patagonia Library. 

The Community Thrift Shop recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of providing very low cost household items and clothing for the local area. 

It is known as a destination throughout southern Arizona. It is run entirely by volunteers from the church and the whole community. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-1pm and people are welcome to come in to browse, meet friends and neighbors, and know that they are sending all funds, except for utilities, back into the community and charities like the list above.