Our Purpose

OUR MISSION

Monarch Thrift Shop maximizes social impact by providing job training for individuals facing barriers to employment.

Our Pillars

Rebuilding Lives

Monarch provides a safe and growth-oriented community service site for youth and community members, including court mandated hours. We offer interview preparedness assistance, contribute items to other local service agencies, and partner with local agencies and churches to provide needed items in times of emergency.

Reducing Recidivism

Monarch partners with the Avondale Restorative Justice Community Court, The Summit of Hope, and the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be a stepping stone. We provide a safe and nurturing environment to build employment skills, receive needed resources, and give back to the community during times of challenge and restoration.