Contact Us
Location
7805 McKnight Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15237
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Volunteer
Our resale/thrift store is run by a small paid staff and a host of faithful volunteers.
Repurposed store volunteers help sort and price donations, maintain orderly displays, clean, assist customers and help keep our book and media section in good order. Some volunteers also help with handyman jobs at the store; other volunteers participate in our furniture donation pickups each month. There are a variety of schedules and jobs available.
VOLUNTEERING MAY BE A WEEKLY OR MONTHLY COMMITMENT. FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK 4+ HOURS EACH MONTH, WE OFFER A GENEROUS VOLUNTEER DISCOUNT.
OUR BIGGEST SHIFT NEEDS ARE:
Evening: Fridays & Saturdays
If you have questions, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at:
Please note, due to a potential conflict of interest, we do not allow resellers to volunteer at this time.
We are happy to have you any time you can help!
VOLUNTEERING AS AN INDIVIDUAL
We have people who volunteer once a month or a few times a week. We are looking for shifts from 2-4 hours, the shift can be any time during store hours (Monday-Saturday 10-7).
Our Partners:
“Any and all items are accepted! All eligible items are donated while remaining items are ethically disposed of. Item retrieval from anywhere including within residence or a storage unit. Disassembly of items that need it (except doors, cabinets, or lighting.
Pickups within 72 hours”
“Providing professional organizing, decluttering, downsizing, packing & unpacking, move management, clean out, concierge services, productivity consulting, accountability partner, project management services, and other organizing services to homes and businesses in Pittsburgh, PA and the Greater Pittsburgh Area!”
Clothing and shoes
Lamps
Games, toys, sports equipment
Vintage items, Antiques
Jewelry
Small appliances
Housewares
Stain-free linens, curtains, blankets, etc.
Books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks
Collectibles, Knickknacks
Kitchen items
Working electronics:
Furniture (Upon inspection before being
brought into the store):
Cell phones, tablets, DVD & blu ray
players
Small dressers, bookcases, neutral chairs,
small loveseats, small desks, small dining
tables, and end tables.
New or gently used items we can accept:
THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE HELPS US STEWARD OUR RESOURCES WELL AND MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF YOUR DONATIONS
01.
Donations are accepted inside the front lobby of our store from 12 noon - 5 PM on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday.
02.
No donations accepted on Wednesdays.
03.
Please do not leave items outside after donation hours due to potential damage from weather or pests.
04.
Please do not donate clothing that has stains, rips or pilling as well as household items that are dirty or damaged. We are a small non-profit organization staffed mostly by volunteers and we have limited space to process donations. Our trash expenses are reduced when you only donate items that customers want to purchase.
05.
For in-store furniture donations, please call the store ahead of time to check if we are able to accept your piece. If your furniture has not been pre-approved, please have a manager look it over before bringing it into the store.
Thank you for your generous donations to support our mission of helping women leave a life of sex trafficking. We need your gently-used or like-new items of home goods, furniture, clothing, toys, and more.
Donations
Meet the Team
Elizabeth Echevarria
Founder and CEO
Gary Volz
Director
Tammy Wolfgong
Lead Manager
Janice Gutchess
Downstairs Manager
At Repurposed, our team is more than just staff — we’re a family united by a shared mission to bring restoration, dignity, and hope to women impacted by human trafficking. Every person who works here, from management to volunteers, plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment for our clients, customers, and community. Together, we’re committed to running a store that doesn’t just sell items—it changes lives. Whether you're donating, shopping, or volunteering, you’re part of our extended team too. And we’re so glad you're here.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MISSION VISIT LIVING IN LIBERTY’S WEBSITE BY CLICKING THE LOGO
01.
Providing Critical Funding for Living in Liberty
At the heart of Repurposed is our commitment to financially sustain the broader mission of Living in Liberty. Every purchase made in our store directly contributes to the resources needed to operate our safe homes, run street outreach programs, and support women rebuilding their lives. Your dollars don't just buy used goods—they fund hope, healing, and long-term transformation.
02.
Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is often a hidden crisis—even in our own communities. Repurposed serves as both a storefront and a conversation starter, educating shoppers, volunteers, and donors about the harsh realities of trafficking in Pittsburgh and around the world. Through signs, events, outreach, and daily interactions, we strive to illuminate the darkness and bring this issue into the light so more lives can be saved.
03.
Providing Clothing and Housewares for Women in Recovery
Human trafficking is often a hidden crisis—even in our own communities. Repurposed serves as both a storefront and a conversation starter, educating shoppers, volunteers, and donors about the harsh realities of trafficking in Pittsburgh and around the world. Through signs, events, outreach, and daily interactions, we strive to illuminate the darkness and bring this issue into the light so more lives can be saved.
04.
Creating Job Training and Employment Opportunities
Repurposed is more than a thrift store—it’s a training ground for women looking to restart their lives. We provide hands-on job experience in a supportive, judgment-free environment where women can rebuild confidence, develop valuable work habits, and gain retail and customer service skills. This on-site training can lead to future employment, whether within Repurposed or in the broader job market, offering a true path toward economic independence.
05.
Supporting Like-Minded Organizations Through Sozo Boutique
In addition to supporting Living in Liberty, we proudly partner with and uplift other organizations fighting human trafficking and exploitation through the sale of Sozo Boutique items. These handcrafted goods are ethically sourced and created by survivors or at-risk individuals from around the world. When you purchase from Sozo, you’re investing in global freedom, providing sustainable income for survivors, and fueling change beyond our local community.
The Repurposed Store's Five-Fold Mission Is:
Learn more about Human Trafficking
Donations to the store may also be distributed by Living in Liberty’s street outreach team or may help to provide our safe home residents with necessities when they come to live with us or are ready to be established on their own. Additionally, safe home residents also have the opportunity to gain valuable job skills and professional training by working at the store during their time with us, and may continue to find employment at Repurposed after they complete their program at the home.
Who We Are
Repurposed is a unique thrift store that exists to support Living in Liberty, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Please help support a great local mission and shop our large and ever-changing selection of gently-used and vintage items from home goods and clothing to furniture, jewelry and toys. Many donors tell us they save their best items for Repurposed because they love our mission so much!
Our Store:
7805 Mcknight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Our Mission
END TRAFFICKING
Our unique Repurposed thrift store supports Living in Liberty, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking in Southwestern, PA. Repurposed boasts two stories of gently-used housewares, furniture, books, clothing, and more.
Who We Are
Repurposed is a unique thrift store that exists to support Living in Liberty, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Please help support a great local mission and shop our large and ever-changing selection of gently-used and vintage items from home goods and clothing to furniture, jewelry and toys. Many donors tell us they save their best items for Repurposed because they love our mission so much!
Our Store:
7805 Mcknight Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm
The Do's & Dont's of Donations
When we receive donations that are unsellable, it diverts effort and funds from our mission. We are very grateful for your understanding and support!
Items we do not accept:
Items that have exceeded their useful life,
i.e. stained, broken, don’t work, damaged
No televisions
Headboards & footboards
Vintage items, Antiques
Garage and yard sale leftovers
Pianos & organs
Oversized armoires, china cabinets
Infant and child equipment such as
walkers, bouncy seats, etc.
No mattresses, couches, or large furniture
Cribs, car seats, high chairs, strollers
Desktop computers or monitors
Bike and other safety helmets
Stained and ripped linens
Clothing that is ripped, soiled, and has pilling
Kerosene/gas heaters & appliances
Weapons such as guns, ammunition, etc.
Paint and chemical substances
VHS tapes/players/cassette tapes
Building materials
(carpet, doors, windows, bricks, etc)
Exercise equipment
Large appliances (stoves, washers/dryers, etc.)
Broken/non-working appliances
Automobile parts
Encyclopedias
Items with offensive messages
Any recalled or banned items. Details can
be found at http//www.cpsc.gov/end/
