80% of our profits fund Alzheimer's Research in the state of North Carolina and 20% funds respite care to those affected by Alzheimer's.
Laura Gaddis saw her mother suffer with Alzheimer's for 12 years. Nearing the end of her mother’s life, she woke one morning with a plan she quickly put on paper. It would be a non profit thrift store with the sales funding Alzheimer’s research. She opened a small 1,400 sq. ft. store in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
With the help of her daughter Shari, her sister Martha and husband Dave, this little store grew into a large 26,000 sq. ft. Super Thrift in 4 years! Thanks to our public support, since our beginning we have been able to contribute $1,600,000.00 for Alzheimer's Research in the state of North Carolina. All of our profits after operational expenses go to Alzheimer's Research.
We also have our second location in Apex at 710 Laura Duncan Road. Thank you to the community for all their support and making our goals come true!
The Mission of Guardian Angel Thrift Inc. is to provide funds for Alzheimer’s Research and Respite Care through sales of donated goods and to provide jobs for the community as well as seniors and disadvantaged persons who need employment.
