YWCA Past & Present Wins "2008 Best of Charleston" Award

  • Date: August 20, 2008
  • Contacts: Laura Jordan - YWCA Director of Marketing & Communcation (304) 340-3557 ljordan@ywcacharleston.org
(Charleston, W.Va.) The YWCA Past & Present Gently Used Clothing Store has been selected for the "2008 Best of Charleston" Award in the Thrift Shops category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

YWCA Past & Present features a unique variety of gently used men's, women's, and children's clothing, accessories, shoes and gift items. Proceeds support the operations of the YWCA Alicia McCormick Homes, and clothing from the store is provided to YWCA program participants free of charge as needed.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each "2008 Best of Charleston" category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

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