25 Womble Street • Sparta, NC • 28675
PO Box 1655 • Sparta, NC • 28675
Open Wednesday-Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-3
Alleghany CARES has been closed because of the COVID-19 Virus.
We will be opening
Wednesday, June 3rd.
There will be a limit of 20 people allowed to shop at a time.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Welcome to Alleghany CARES
Alleghany CARES, Inc. is a North Carolina
non-profit corporation with a tax-free status.
Alleghany CARES, Inc. is operated under the
direction of a volunteer board of directors.
Our Mission
- Collect and process items donated to our facility.
- Operate a thrift store selling low cost items.
- Give assistance without charge in times of crisis.
- Contribute monetarily to needs in the community.
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Kathryn Abernathy
Brant Arnold
Linda Edwards
Cindi Evans
Karen Evans
Jill Hobson
Tammy Marion
Logan Oliver
Miranda Roupe
Tom Smith
Officers
Chairperson: Miranda Roupe
Vice Chair: Karen Evans
Secretary: Tammy Marion
Treasurer: Kathryn Abernathy
Member at Large: Jill Hobson
Honorary Advisory Board
Marion Adams
David & Patti Linton
Eva Rice
Donate to CARES
Are you looking for a place to:
- Donate clothing, household items & furniture that you no longer use?
- Buy good quality items at reasonable prices?
- Volunteer and help make a difference in your community?
Then Come by for a Visit!
Volunteers Welcomed
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Donated Items Accepted
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Call for pick-up of large furniture items
336-372-5959
Donation Specifics
Furniture is accepted upon approval during business hours
We do NOT accept:
Tires • Paint • Printers
Encyclopedias
Mattresses or box springs
TV's made before 2008
For your generous donations, contributions and dedicated volunteer time.
Because of YOU, we have been able to give back to the community
July 2018-June 2019:
Adult Dental Ministry: $5,912
CARES Emergency Relief: $34,280
Charities: $18,018
Diabetic Education: $345
Educational Scholarships: $41,341
Education Transportation: $803
Elementary Reading Program: $8,500
Exercise and Nutrition: $115
Fueling Hope: $10,214
New Shoes to Elementary Students: $5,023
Pregnancy Crisis Center: $9,000
Prescription Medications Assistance: $14,427
Proceeds Day: $9,686
Rec Ball Sports: $2,625
Solid Rock Backpack Program: $10,000
Vision Care: $1,093
ABOVE CASH DONATION TOTAL: $172,382
Your purchases make a difference in your county.
Thank you for shopping with us!
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world"
-Anne Frank
Thrift Store proceeds benefit needs in our community and make the following ministries possible!
Fueling Hope
Provides gasoline vouchers to cancer patients while in active treatment. MUST: provide proof of residency, copy of NC drivers license and verification of their appointments for treatment.
Educational Scholarships
For adults and youths. Forty scholarships will be awarded in 2019 (renewal and new).
All applications must be received before March 29, 2019.
Annual Proceeds Days
Fundraising opportunities for community non-profit agencies that have 501(c)3 status
Medication Assistance Program
Assists those that have no health insurance and are on a regular prescription. These medications are provided freely.
We use a local pharmacy program;
NC MedAssist (we are an enrollment site, medications are mailed directly to your home) and help to access the pharmaceutical companies when applicable.
Financial eligibility: 200% of Federal Poverty Level
Office hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Call 336-372-5959 to get an answer to your questions.
Community Needs
For example: shoes needed for elementary students, Solid Rock Building Fund, Food Closet, and CARES Emergency Relief Fund.
Shoes for elementary students (chosen by school) 298 shoes purchased 2017-2018 school year
Adult Dental Program
Your mouth is the beginning to your health. This is an income based program for those adults without access to insurance.
- Financial eligibility: 150% of Federal Poverty Level
- Cleanings, Fillings or Extractions
- Appointment with local dentist subject to availability.
Download Alleghany CARES Dental application and information sheet.
Further free dental access: www.ncdentalsociety.org
Please call for further information on Diabetic Education:
Monthly classes in partnership with the Alleghany County Extension Office
25 Womble Street • Sparta, NC • 28675 • 336.372.5959