For people transitioning into a new home, having basic furniture, clothing and household items can make all the difference. That’s where the Erie United Methodist Alliance’s Rainbow Connection Thrift Store comes in.
Just a few months ago, Kimsten Lucas was looking for the items he needed to turn a house into a home. The Erie United Methodist Alliance became a lifeline.
“They helped me get the furniture for my house. They helped me get clothing. They helped me decorate my house. They did everything I needed. They got the pots, the pans for the house,” Lucas said.
In addition to providing resources and services to Erie’s homeless population, the EUMA and Rainbow Connection Thrift Store offers clothing, kitchen supplies, furniture and other household goods…