Shop with us! Every purchase makes a difference
In October 2022 in Mount Airy and March 2023 in Sparta, our thrift shops both relocated and underwent a complete transformation with an enhanced selection of pre-loved furniture, home decor, and clothing. The new store aims to look and feel different from other charity shops. We named it The Humble Hare because we wanted a whimsical name to match the cheerful vibe of our new store.
The Humble Hare provides a curated, vibrant shopping experience for those who appreciate nice things at a fair price. When you shop at The Humble Hare, not only are you purchasing a high-quality item at an affordable price, but you are also making a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families.
100% of the proceeds from The Humble Hare help to pay for end-of-life care and related services for uninsured and underinsured patients who lack the financial resources to pay for their care.
Donate! Help stock the store
When you donate a quality item to The Humble Hare, you are helping raise funds to support hospice patients and their families in our community. Mountain Valley Hospice is a registered 501(c)3 organization (Tax-ID 56-1346589) and your donation is tax-deductible as permitted by law. All items must be clean and in new or gently used condition with only slight signs of wear.
View our Donation Guidelines for a complete list of what we can and cannot accept.
- If you would like to donate furniture, please call the store ahead of time.
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If you have a large donation and would like to request a free pick up, please call the store.
We take great pride in the quality of our donations to generate revenue to support the most vulnerable members of our community. A couple of questions to ask yourself before bringing your donations: If you needed it, would you buy it in this condition? Would you feel comfortable giving that item to a friend, neighbor, or family member? If you are unsure about whether or not we will accept a particular item, please contact us before bringing it to the shop. Also, we kindly ask that you do not leave donations outside the store.
Supporting Hospice Care: Thrifting with a purpose
With a heavy emphasis on shopping and buying in this day and age, it can be refreshing to find ways to shop that support a cause that truly make a difference in people’s lives. The Humble Hare thrift stores benefiting Mountain Valley are one such avenue! Mountain Valley has two charming thrift stores located in Mount Airy, NC, and Sparta, NC. Both stores offer more than just pre-loved treasures; they provide crucial support to hospice patients and their loved ones. By shopping at The Humble Hare, patrons directly contribute to funding hospice care and related programs that offer comfort, support, and specialized care during some of life’s most challenging moments. At these stores, every purchase, donation, and volunteered hour allows proceeds of the stores to help in providing much-needed services to members of the community facing serious illness. Extra, extra! Read all about The Humble Hare of Mount Airy in this feature from February’s edition of Surry Living Magazine! Here’s how you can join the movement and make a difference: Shop with a purpose Every item purchased from these thrift stores goes beyond a simple transaction to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. Donate generously Spring cleaning? Moving homes? Instead of discarding gently used items, consider donating them to your local hospice thrift store. Your pre-loved possessions can find new life in someone else’s home while benefiting a good cause! Whether it’s clothing, household goods, or furniture, your donations fuel our mission of providing […]
Volunteer at The Humble Hare
If you have a passion for fashion, great decorating taste, and/or enjoy helping others, we would love to meet you! Volunteer shifts are scheduled in two-hour intervals typically with a maximum of four hours per week. All our volunteers receive a 10% discount on newly arrived/ full price items.
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available including:
Sales Associate – to assist customers as they shop within the store
Donation Coordinator – to receive item donations as well as sort and price items
Product Runner – to move items from the donation room to the sales floor
Box Truck Associate – we always need volunteers who have the ability to lift furniture to assist our driver on Thursdays or drive our box truck on other days of the week. Proof of auto insurance and a valid regular driver’s license are required to drive the truck. A CDL license is not required.
For information about volunteering at The Humble Hare please complete the form below or call (336) 789-1230.
Ready to be a Humble Hare volunteer?
Download the application here, print, and return to either store to get started!
OR use the interest form to the right to contact a store manager for more information.
Volunteer Interest Form
