Dedicated volunteers happily greet customers at The Woman's Exchange of West Chester, a charitable consignment store with the bulk of proceeds benefiting area nonprofits. Throughout its lifetime since 1943, the Woman's Exchange has been operated at the same location: 10 S. Church St. Originally established after the Second World War, its supporters were linked to service men at Valley Forge. The group eventually joined forces with the Woman's Exchange Federation, a national organization with member shops throughout the United Sates. Consignment purchase options then were set up, which now include art, jewelry, china, crafts, home décor, glassware and small furniture -- antique, vintage and modern. Each sale donates a percentage of the transaction toward a charity. During 2021, these volunteers were able to make a record-setting tally of $35,000 for charitable donations.
Among community groups assisted from store proceeds are: Community Volunteers in Medicine; Denny Reyburn Resident Council; Fame Fire Company; First West Chester Fire Company; Friends Association; Good Fellowship Ambulance Company; Goodwill Fire Company; Maternal & Child Health Consortium; Melton Center; Safe Harbor; West Chester Food Cupboard; and West Chester Public Library. Consignment drop-off times are Saturday, Monday and Tuesday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m., however prior phone calls are appreciated. The group also accepts financial donations via PayPal. Operating Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
womans.exchange.wc@gmail.com
610.696.3058
WEWC.org
