The Community Store is a thrift store welcome to all people who are financially in need. . The store sells the donated home items at a more affordable price. It contains clothing, non-perishable food items, household items, and kitchen supplies. Although Hope House depends mainly upon donations, the organization still does buy these items to keep inventory up. Peoples from all over Bowling Green who are in poverty come to Hope House to receive everyday items they can not afford. These items help families on a day-to-day basis. From volunteering at Hope House, I can see how much of a difference a small item, such as soap or a jacket can make. This part of Hope House has changed hundreds of people’s lives and continues to do