Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store Thriving at New Location

Sylva’s Harris Regional Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop -- known to regulars as "the H.A." -- is enjoying as much success at its new location near the intersection of Skyland Drive and Hospital Road as it did at its former location in downtown Sylva.

The shop sells clothes, toys, kitchen items, fabric, craft supplies, shoes and more. The Hospital Auxiliary's sales proceeds go to Westcare Health System projects. One such project is to purchase playground equipment for a planned community childcare center next to the store.

You won't find furniture or appliances for sale, because the volunteers, many of whom are older ladies, can't handle them. But it's nothing short of amazing to see how they handle everything else. Every item for sale has been taken out of boxes, cleaned, priced, sorted and arranged by the cheerful, friendly volunteers.

Each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday the parking lot is filled and the store is crowded with people hunting for needed supplies or just out for bargains. On those days you'll also see a big white sign on the sidewalk, asking for more volunteers.

Can you help? Visit the store for an application or call volunteer coordinator Carol Douglas at 586-7405.