A purr-poseful project: UK student opens free thrift store for Wildcats

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky celebrated the opening of a new thrift store, The Thrifty Cat, an idea founded by students for students.

The new, one-of-a-kind store opened Friday, Oct. 17 and gives gently used items a new life and home.

“I’ve especially seen an increase in donations since the grand opening; we’ve gotten a variety of things, mostly clothing,” said Olivia Smith, Thrifty Cat founder…

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