The Center for Women
Helps women in transition achieve and maintain economic independence by providing and referring career, educational, and financial resources.
Thriftique is a nonprofit thrift store in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh — a social enterprise of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section. Since our founding, every sale has gone straight back into programs that support women, children, and families across the region.
NCJW Pittsburgh Section is a volunteer-powered organization that turns progressive ideals into action. Guided by Jewish values, we work for social justice by improving quality of life for women, children, and families, and by defending individual rights and freedoms. Thriftique — and every retail effort we run — exists to fund that mission.
Shoppers come to our Lawrenceville storefront for the same reason bargain hunters have for decades: a well-curated rack of gently used clothing, furniture, and housewares at prices that don't hurt. What makes Thriftique different is where the money goes. Instead of enriching shareholders, every dollar of profit is reinvested directly into NCJW's community service programs and advocacy work here in the Pittsburgh region, with a particular focus on women's economic independence and security.
To learn more about NCJW's citywide work beyond the store, visit ncjwthriftique.com.
Three programs — funded in large part by Thriftique sales — carry NCJW Pittsburgh's mission into courtrooms, career centers, and closets across the city.
Helps women in transition achieve and maintain economic independence by providing and referring career, educational, and financial resources.
Offer safe, free childcare to parents and guardians who must attend to legal matters at the courthouse, with a meal, a snack, and a book to take home.
Gives vouchers to clients re-entering the workforce, providing proper interview and work attire after graduating from recovery and job-readiness programs.
Thriftique is a proud member of the Alliance of Nonprofit Stores (ANS) and NARTS — The Association of Resale Professionals.
Thriftique is located at 125 51st Street in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, right next to Goodwill.
Every sale funds NCJW Pittsburgh Section's community programs, including the Center for Women, the Children's Rooms in the Courts, and the Suit Yourself voucher program.
You can drop off gently used clothing, furniture, housewares, and accessories at the Lawrenceville store during regular business hours. Visit our Donate page for a full list of accepted items.
Yes. Because Thriftique is a nonprofit enterprise of NCJW Pittsburgh Section, donated items are tax-deductible. Ask our staff for a receipt when you drop off items in store.