Search Thrift Shop and Group Home

Income from the thrift shop provides funds necessary for the continued operation of the group home. (“SEARCH”) has two missions --

- to provide a warm and nurturing home for intellectually-challenged adults through our group home in Mount Jackson.
- to operate the thrift shop, also in Mount Jackson, which serves the needs of the broader community by offering quality merchandise at affordable prices. The thrift shop sells only donated items and provides most of the financial support for the group home. SEARCH was established in August, 1978 by Preston and Vivian Poole, and others who were interested in the welfare of intellectually-challenged citizens. SEARCH is a Section 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Thus, donations to SEARCH are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law. SEARCH continues to operate in memory of Vivian Poole, who dedicated 30 years of her life to this cause. SEARCH is grateful for the visionary leadership of Sid and Betsy Price following the death of Vivian Poole. They helped put SEARCH on the road to success! Their generosity and vision provided SEARCH with the current thrift shop building. Care for our residents guided their vision. DONATIONS:

To make a $ donation to SEARCH, you can mail a check to P.O. Box 1147, Mount Jackson, VA 22842, or drop your check or cash donation at the thrift store. You can also make a donation with a credit or debit card through the following link: https://square.link/u/Uqq78hkp

We accept donations of clothing and accessories, housewares, furniture, linens, home decor, toys, books, movies, antiques, and the like at the thrift store. Donations should be new or gently used, clean and in good condition. We accept donations during store hours before 3:30 at the back of the store as long as the canopy is open. If you have furniture or many items, please call the store in advance and make an appointment so we are sure to have room for them. Call Wanda Kirchoff, store manager, at 540-477-2600. VOLUNTEER:

Volunteers are our lifeline. Volunteers in the thrift shop are salespeople, cashiers, sorters, cleaners, display designers, truck drivers, and furniture movers. Volunteers also serve on the SEARCH Board of Directors and its various committees. Volunteers help with planned events, do publicity, and maintain social media. To volunteer in ANY way, please contact Wanda Kirchoff at 540-477-2600.​