There’s a new choice for native residents trying to revamp their wardrobes with the assistance of Aiken Second Baptist Church.
Kingdom Boutique at Second is now a part of the congregation’s York Avenue advanced and presents upscale clothes, new and gently used gadgets, with names like Coach, Evon Picone, Nina’s and Kasper thrown into the combo, catering to girls, males and kids for identical. Buyers are invited however not required to go away a donation, whether or not it is a number of cash or a stack of payments.
“We have blessed fairly a number of folks and a few have left blessings, which suggests we’ll have the ability to proceed to care for his or her wants,” mentioned volunteer Gail Jackson, who helped lead the ministry’s formal launch Saturday.
“A lot of the garments listed here are designer garments, and we serve the neighborhood: males, girls, and kids. It is for everybody, and we’re glad to be a blessing and we hope that whoever is available in can be blessed and turn out to be a blessing.”
The church, consistent with custom, additionally presents a clothes closet at 425 Hampton Ave., the place the congregation has been based mostly for many of its historical past. Clothes donations are additionally being accepted there, and the cream of the crop can be supplied via Kingdom Boutique, Jackson famous.
“That is to assist folks really feel valued, in order that as a substitute of receiving a handout, they’re serving to,” he added. “That is the idea of this boutique.”
The shop within the outdated Bi-Lo Mall is scheduled to be open each Thursday and Friday and in addition on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Hours are 10 am to 2 pm The placement, 1142 York St., is between Crab King and Higher Room Therapeutic Middle, close to the previous Evergreen Buffet.
“We nonetheless have a garments closet,” Rev. Gene Owens mentioned. “You’ll be able to nonetheless get in. It isn’t as unique as right here, however it’s nonetheless free. Are available and be blessed.”
The clothes closet’s hours coincide with these of the church boutique, in addition to the meals pantry on Hampton Avenue. For extra data, name the church workplace at 803-644-3994.