The Green Door Thrift Shop
The Green Door Thrift Shop sells clothing, housewares, small furniture, jewelry, and many unexpected treasurers. All inventory comes from donations and consignments. All profits go to charity through an annual application and review process. We are staffed by over 60 volunteers. Please join us! You can donate, consign, volunteer or shop to be a part of this process.Contact: (210) 826-7111 | greendoorslsa@gmail.com
Donations
- Furniture
- Linens
- Household items: glassware, kitchen, bathroom
- Clothing/shoes: men, women, children, baby
- Jewelry
- Cameras
- Bags
- Accessories
- Toys/games
- Books
- Holiday items
- Art & Craft supplies
- Decor-Modern-Vintage- Antiques
- Wall Art/Canvas Paintings
- Fitness items
- Outdoor items
- Hardware
- Storage items
- Packing paper
- Luggage/Purses/wallets
- Sectionals
- Reclining sofas
- Sleeper sofas
- Queen/king size headboards
- Mattresses/box springs
- Tube TVs
- Entertainment centers
- Built-in appliances (dishwashers, stoves, etc.)
Some items can only be accepted with prior approval:
- Call ahead for large quantity of furniture
- Estates by Appointment
Christian Giving
Each year the Green Door Thrift Shop supports non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to charitable and humanitarian efforts using proceeds from its sales. Organizations must have a mission and vision consistent with that of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Church.
Applications for 2026 grants are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, August 31. Our Christian Giving Grant committee will evaluate applications using the following criteria:
- 501 (c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service is required;
- Your mission must be consistent with the mission of the Episcopal Church and of St. Luke’s;
- The Green Door will only provide grants to projects/programs that:
- Benefit either a large population or a small population in an impactful way;
- Are well-defined, specific, and measurable;
- Are transformative; and,
- Increase the capacity of those served to help themselves.
We will NOT fund:
- Travel expenses;
- Political activities or expenses;
- Fundraising, marketing, or advertising;
- Debt-reduction, loans, endowments, or capital campaigns;
- Requests that duplicate the ministry of The Green Door.
For more information or to request a grant application email greendoorgives@gmail.com.
History
The Green Door began on April 13, 1953. The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church opened a thrift shop at 1813 Nacogdoches Rd. in a rented space with 10 volunteers. Most of the items were donated, and sales on the very first day were $500! Profits the first year were $3,000 and rose to $5,000 the next year. $500 is a decent day’s sales even by 2012 standards. $500 in 1953 would be worth $4,028.67 in 2010 dollars. That would be a very busy day at the Green Door! This initial money was used to construct a building for the Green Door. The present building was completed in 1958 at 1030 Nacogdoches Rd., and was expanded in 1965 to its current size.