SEQUIM — The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild is reopening with a huge new inventory.
The shop, operated solely by volunteers at 204 W. Bell St., closed in March because of COVID-19 precautions. It reopens at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9.
During the hiatus, donations were accepted every Monday and Tuesday. Volunteers stayed busy.
“We’ve been busy processing all the donations that have come flooding in,” said volunteer Pauline Valha on Tuesday.
“It’s wonderful.”
Photos of some of the new merchandise will be posted on the guild’s Facebook page, she said.
Now celebrating its 50th year, the nonprofit guild running the thrift shop has generated funds that are donated to bolster medically-related efforts by the Sequim Fire Department, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic and other organizations as well as to provide scholarships for Peninsula College Nursing Program students.
Since 1970, the guild has donated more than $2.35 million to agencies in Sequim and Port Angeles.
“We are anxious to safely get back to work,” said Nancy McGovern, guild president.
“We are so blessed to be able to give a helping hand, especially in this difficult time.”
Staff will adhere to health and safety guidelines, she said.
Face masks will be required of both staff and customers. Social distancing will be in effect. Hand sanitizer will be available, and staff will routinely sanitize surfaces, Valha said.
The thrift shop’s hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Thursday and Friday, as well as from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, consigning and donating, call 360-683-7044 or find the thrift shop’s page on Facebook.
