Jessie & Kids' Boutique & Thrift

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

💙 **Community Update: Help Us Keep Our Mission Thriving!** 💙

To our wonderful community, friends, family, and lifelong supporters,

Since the beginning of 2026 alone, we have spent **$8,965 out of pocket** to purchase items directly for foster children and families when we didn't have what they needed in stock. Supporting these kids is our passion and purpose, but as we approach the slow season and colder winter months, we need our community's help to **keep our mission thriving** and our space open for those who need us!

To give you a transparent look at what it takes to keep our space running, here is a breakdown of our essential monthly operational costs:

* **Rent:** $2,000 / month
* **Consumers Energy:** ~$350 / month (higher in winter)
* **DTE Energy:** ~$350 / month (higher in winter)
* **Insurance:** $120 / month
* **Water:** $100 / month
* **Garbage:** $68 / month
* **Total Monthly Bills:** **~$2,888 / month**

**How You Can Help Keep Our Mission Thriving**

We want to ensure we never have to turn away a child in need. Here are three powerful ways you can stand with us right now:

1. **Stop In & Shop:** Every single purchase in our store directly helps us cover operational costs and buy essential supplies for foster youth. We bring in **new items weekly**, so there is always something new to check out!
2. **Drop Off Donations:** Bringing in needed goods keeps our inventory stocked so we don't have to spend out of pocket to meet urgent requests.
3. **Become an Official Sponsor:** You can now sign up for recurring sponsorship on a **monthly, quarterly, or annual** basis at whatever amount works best for you! As a sponsor, you’ll receive quarterly update letters sharing:
* Real impacts on how many foster children and families were supported.
* Exclusive updates on upcoming community events and fundraisers.

Every dollar spent, every donation dropped off, and every store visit directly supports local foster youth and keeps our mission going strong through the winter months. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing by us and the kids we serve! 💙

**📍 Stop by and see us at:** 127 Newman St, East Tawas

**📞 Call/Text us:** 1(989)709-1203

**✉️ Email us:** `[email protected]`

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07/22/2026

ISO kids hangers!!!
If you have any laying around that you are looking to get rid of we would appreciate them we are running low.

07/04/2026

Shout Out to Noah Trombley at winning $5 in store credit on our Orange Game! Thanks for being such a good sport!

06/26/2026

We are seeking storage totes and would greatly appreciate any donations if you have some available or know of a source for purchase at a reasonable price.

06/13/2026

You are invited to participate in a live event at 3pm, where we will conduct a taste test of Skinny Syrup Rocket Pop, deliberate on other flavors and recipes, and provide an update on forthcoming products. David will conduct an oyster-opening demonstration to search for a pearl, and a Q&A session will be held, during which we invite your questions.

06/02/2026

For sale is a gently used Ethan Allen Maple TV entertainment center, suitable for concealing TVs and systems or reimagining as a craft space or coffee bar with endless potential. The price is set at $200 or best offer, a significant discount from its $1,195 valuation on eBay, Chairish, and Etsy. Below is a picture to inspire creative repurposing ideas. Proceeds from the sale will go towards supporting local foster children and families.