From Valleynewslive · · 50s
Retired Teacher Runs Thrift Store Giving Back
Barbara Daniels, a retired Virginia teacher, leads a thrift store that gives community funds through clothing and household sales.
In brief
Barbara Daniels, a retired Virginia teacher, leads a thrift store that gives community funds through clothing and household sales. Barbara Daniels runs Cumberland Clothes Closet, a thrift store that uses sales profits to fund scholarships, libraries, and fire departments. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Barbara Daniels
Barbara Daniels, a retired Virginia teacher, started volunteering at Cumberland Clothes Closet after 30 years in education.
“We sell mostly clothes, but we sell anything that’s usable in a home.”
Thrift Store Sales
Cumberland Clothes Closet sells gently used clothing and household items at low prices for customers.
“We do glassware, books, anything like that.”
Community Impact
Cumberland Clothes Closet has awarded $10,000 in scholarships and supported local libraries and fire departments.
“Whatever we make other than what it cost to, you know, keep the Clothes Closet open, it goes back into the community.”
Rehab Center Support
Cumberland Clothes Closet partners with a rehab center for young men living with drug addiction.
“Where our community is part of us and we’re part of them.”
Community Effort
Daniels has led volunteers at Cumberland Clothes Closet for 15 years, helping customers find affordable items.
“It’s often difficult for them to clothe a large family with the prices today.”
The main idea
Barbara Daniels runs Cumberland Clothes Closet, a thrift store that uses sales profits to fund scholarships, libraries, and fire departments.
