The Community We Serve

Spanky’s began in 1981, with a desire to help local families find a better way to manage their no-longer-needed clothing and kids furniture without discarding, wasting, or dumping these items. Emphasizing the value that remained, good stewardship and wise reuse became a driving core principle at Spanky’s.

Along with the goals of building and giving things another season of usefulness was the desire to be a good neighbor. It was important from the beginning that Spanky’s contribute in real ways to the quality of life in our area. We have been proud to be a part of many important efforts to make things better. Among them:

• Spanky’s is an important donor to both FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity) and the Salvation Army.
• Spanky’s is politically active on several boards and committees to help plan the growth and vitality of Vancouver. www.vdausa.org
• Spanky’s is a supporter of Gifts For Our Community that raises funds for many local non-profits. www.divineconsignfurniture.org
• Spanky’s has been a resource for several training programs to help students entering (or re-entering) the workforce.
• Spanky’s has donated hundreds of pounds of clothing to a local church with ties to Romania.
• Spanky’s supports many local schools with donations for carnivals and fundraisers. We love kids and those who are helping them get a good education.
• Spanky’s has sponsored many local concerts for the community to enjoy at no cost.
• Spanky’s is a supporter of the YWCA, Share House, Women In Action, Open House Ministries, My Father’s House, and Pink Power (a local fundraiser to benefit Southwest Washington Medical Center in its goal to build a new breast care facility).

And……….we are looking for MORE ways to contribute to our wonderful metropolitan area. If you have ideas for us, please contact us!