Of Rack & Room

 

A part of the community of Clinton, Of Rack & Room’s store serves as a place to shop for and drop off gently-used clothing, furniture, home decor, small appliances, books, linens, toys, sporting goods and more. Of Rack & Room originally was a smaller store, on Isaac Street in Clinton, previously known as Catch Penny Corner.  Catch Penny Corner offered mainly clothing for sale, and moved to its current location, of Rack & Room, near the main lights of Clinton on Albert Street in 2004. The proceeds of the store contribute to tuition relief at Huron Christian School.  

 

The store is large inside, with items organised for sale in sections and themed corners.  The five window displays of the storefront draw attention to donated items in a boutique fashion.  Brenda Sjaarda & Karin Veenstra, co-managers of the store, plan themes for the window displays a year in advance.  Some of the window themes in the past have included western, black & white, hockey, hunting, and Canada Day.  Donated items are collected throughout the year and combined to create new window displays each month.  Displays are lit up at night further enhancing the storefront appeal.  

 

Of Rack & Room is blessed by over 50 volunteers who run the cash register, perform customer service, and sort the items that are donated. It wouldn’t be what it is today without the support of the community through volunteers, donations and sales. 

 

Donations are received during operating hours and sorted for sale daily, offering visiting customers a shopping experience that is unique from the previous day.

 

Special events during the year include a spring and fall bag sale for clothing. Other specials scattered throughout the year help to keep the inventory fresh. Some featured sale items are posted on the store's Facebook page. The items for purchase keep current with the change of the seasons and holidays. Donations are received year round during the retail hours with Wednesday’s having more hands in the store for sorting and pricing the items.  

 

Visit in person or phone the store at 519-482-5061 to clarify any questions about donations and volunteering opportunities at Of Rack & Room.  Hours to shop are Tuesdays to Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12 Albert St., Clinton.