Riverstone Community Thrift is not just a store. It is a resource. A starting point. A quiet answer to needs that too often go unmet.

We are building something new in north-central West Virginia. A place where someone can find a warm coat or a clean blanket. Where a parent can get new socks for their child or groceries to get through the weekend. A store that welcomes everyone, but forgets no one.

This is the first storefront planned under Riverstone Community Services, the operational branch of West Virginia State Hospital Initiative Inc. It will offer gently used clothing and household goods alongside brand-new basics and a light selection of grocery items. More importantly, it will operate on a model that allows anyone to shop with dignity while quietly helping those who cannot pay. Through a simple voucher system, families in crisis will receive what they need without judgment, red tape, or delay.

Every item sold will help fund programs that deliver real, measurable assistance, beds for children, emergency supplies, access to mental health care, and more. Every dollar that comes in will be stretched to its full potential, with low overhead and a clear mission.

We are seeking startup support to open the doors and keep them open for at least one full year. That includes securing a location, preparing the space, stocking the shelves, and making sure the lights stay on. With your help, we can create something lasting. Something steady. Something real.

Our goal is to open by late summer or fall of 2026. We will be ready if the support is there.

This is not a campaign for a store. This is a campaign for a solution.

Thank you for believing in this work. Thank you for helping us build it.

We are also seeking this startup capital through additional channels including grants, sponsorships, and private partnerships. As funding comes in through those sources, we will adjust this campaign’s goal accordingly to reflect only what is still needed.