Methodist Thrift Shop​
444 E. Main St
Cortez, CO 81321 ​
Phone: 970-565-7369
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Store Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm​
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Donation Drop-Off Times
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 3pm​​
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​The Methodist Thrift Shop celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2023. ​
It is a place where people can get what they need at affordable prices. The shop’s reputation for quality used clothing and household goods means that most anyone looking for a bargain - including hidden treasures and collectibles - will enjoy shopping here.
What’s more, it offers people in Cortez and surrounding communities a place to donate used items knowing that they will land in the hands of people who need and appreciate them.
The Invitation
We invite you to take a tour of the Methodist Thrift Shop. You can even sign up for a couple of hours as one of our guest volunteers and we’ll give you a $15 gift certificate for any store merchandise. Discover if being a volunteer at the thrift store is for you!
For more information, contact Thrift Store Managers: Julie Gonzales, Rena Kensworthy
970-565-7369
“I like shopping at the Methodist Thrift Shop because I find good deals at great prices. And the staff and volunteers are always so nice. That’s why I started volunteering here. I feel like I’m doing something worthwhile instead of wasting my time in front of the television.”
– Mary Theilen, frequent shopper and volunteer
Volunteer
The thrift shop is run almost entirely by volunteers from First UMC
and others in the community. For volunteers, it offers a place
where they can connect with people who
enjoy serving and making a difference.
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The thrift shop is always looking for volunteers to
assist with the store operations and enjoy the camaraderie of
its volunteers. Most volunteers work two to four hours a week,
but can work as many hours as they want to commit. What’s
more, volunteers receive a $15 discount each month on any
merchandise in the store.
Volunteer Job Descriptions:​
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Sorter:
clothes, shoes, pots and pans, office supplies
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Hauler:
Haul metal to Belt Salvage
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Electrical inspector:
Checks electric lamps, heaters, cameras and other misc.
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Other:
Volunteers can work from home flattening plastic bags
and separating newspaper.
Julie Gonzalez
Co-manager
Rena Kensworthy
Co-manager
Nancy Hoffheins
First UMC Lay Leader
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Methodist Thrift Shop Community Impact
Proceeds from the thrift shop go to support First UMC ministries and local nonprofit organizations such as
Good Samaritan Food Pantry, and
Scholarships for higher education.
Items also are donated to local outreach programs, families affected by fires or
other disasters and those experiencing homelessness.​
Donations
The Methodist Thrift Shop accepts the following donations:
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Household goods: Used and new clothing, kitchen and dinnerware, tableware, blankets, pillows, home décor, holiday decorations
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Electrical appliances: Lamps, fans, heaters, small kitchen appliances
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Sports equipment: Skis, bats, balls, golf clubs, fishing and camping equipment, weights and other workout gear
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Donation drop-off times: The thrift shop accepts donations Mon - Sat from 9 am - 3 pm
The thrift shop does not accept the following:
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Televisions, computers, phones, printers, furniture, baby furniture, cribs, bassinets, walkers, car seats, mattresses, box springs, refrigerators, freezers, tires, paint or any chemicals
