The term "Second Chance Thrift Shop" refers to various thrift stores across different locations, typically nonprofits, selling gently used items such as clothing, household goods, books, and collectibles. These shops support different charitable causes such as senior services, disabled children, animal shelters, food pantries, or intellectual disabilities programs. Here are some examples of Second Chance Thrift Shops:

• The 2nd Chance Thrift Shop run by Camano Senior Services Association is a nonprofit benefiting older adults, accepting donations of durable household and personal items, with shopping and donation hours from Thursday to Saturday or Wednesday to Saturday depending on the service.

• Another Second Chance Thrift Shop in New Castle, DE, supplies a wide range of used clothing, shoes, books, and home decor, accepting donations Monday to Friday and Sundays.

• The one benefiting Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra supports outdoor adventure programs and provides work experience to students with special needs.

• The Southern Pines Second Chance Thrift Shop donates 100% of proceeds to an animal shelter.

• The Second Chance Thrift Shoppe in Chicago supports adults with intellectual disabilities through its sales and volunteer programs.

• The shop in Gladstone, NJ benefits Matheny for severely disabled children and adults.

• The store in Edwardsville, IL supports the Glen-Ed Food Pantry with proceeds from thrift sales.

• Another located in Summerville has regular shop and donation hours and offers a variety of clothing and home goods.

Each shop usually accepts donations of gently used goods and uses proceeds to support specific community-centric missions or charities. They typically operate with volunteers and have defined donation and shopping hours.