Thrift Store Carrying Donated Antiques, Vintage Collections and Current Brand Names Donates 100 Percent of Proceeds to Seattle Children’s Hospital, Research Institute & Foundation
Bainbridge Island, Wash., September 21, 2019 –
Urban Renaissance Group (www.urbanrengroup.com) (URG) today announced the opening of Bainbridge Island Bargain Boutique at 1050 Hildebrand, directly adjacent to the Island Village Shopping Center, on Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Located at 1050 Hildebrand Lane NE, the thrift store benefiting Seattle Children’s officially opened to the public on August 8th, 2020. The boutique has been located on the Island for more than 53 years and recently moved to its new location to provide for more accessibility for its customers and to accommodate a broader variety of goods.
“As a long-time Island resident, I know the value the Bargain Boutique brings to the Island and we’re proud to provide its new long-term home,” said URG Vice President – Regional General Manager, Shawn Jackson. “As a locally-owned company, having a connection to the community and providing a variety of quality offerings is very important to us, and we’re so excited to welcome this local icon to the Island Village shopping area.”
About six Urban Renaissance Group employees call Bainbridge Island home, and the company proudly owns and manages the Island Village Shopping Center, 901 Hildebrand Lane NE and 1050 Hildebrand Lane NE. As a result of this new lease, 100 percent of the 1050 Hildebrand building is now fully-leased with the Bargain Boutique and popular pet store, Paws & Fins.
“We’ve been fortunate to call Bainbridge Island home for more than 30 years and are excited to open our new space and expand our visibility within the community,” said Robin Denis, Bainbridge Island Bargain Boutique Manager. “Given our adjacency to other quality shopping and easy vehicular access directly off of Highway 305, we think this new location at 1050 Hildebrand is a perfect fit.”
Bainbridge Island Bargain Boutique: Supporting Seattle Children’s Through Donated Items
Benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital, Research Institute and Foundation, Bargain Boutiques carries donated antiques, vintage collections and current brand names such as Ann Taylor, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom and Tiffany. 100 percent of net proceeds from Bargain Boutique benefit Seattle Children’s for uncompensated care.
The organization’s new 3,340 sq. ft. space includes jewelry display cases, fitting rooms and large windows with southern exposure, with back-of-house space for the organization’s 100-person volunteer base to receive, repair and prepare donations for sale.
New COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Shopping hours at Bargain Boutique are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and COVID-19 safety protocols are enforced in-store, with facial coverings, social distancing and hand sanitation required before entering the boutique. Any clothing tried on is also held overnight before returning to displays.
Bargain Boutique is also currently accepting donations on a limited timeframe on Mondays and Wednesday by appointment-only from 10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. As part of the organization’s COVID-19 safety protocols, all donations are held 72 hours before being processed.
Bargain Boutique has five other locations in Kent, Olympia, Redmond, Shoreline and Kennewick, Wash. In addition to selling goods, the organization also offers bookings for vintage fashion collection shows that can be hosted by communities or individuals.
The space at Bargain Boutique was designed by Bainbridge Island-based architects Wenzlau Architects and constructed by Bainbridge Island general contractor Toilsome Construction.
About Urban Renaissance Group.
Urban Renaissance Group LLC is a Seattle-based full-service commercial real estate company, engaged in acquisitions, development, asset management, leasing, property management and ownership in Seattle, Bellevue, Denver and Portland. The strategic premise of the Urban Renaissance Group is that the form of the American City will change dramatically during the next 20 years. Urban Renaissance Group acts as a catalyst that understands and ignites that change, thereby building community, creating place, and generating fair returns for investors, as well as opportunities for its partners and employees. Learn more at www.urbanrengroup.com.
