Eldred Township Community Thrift Store is making some big moves that are already drawing in tons of customers.

With a recent overhaul that included reorganization and the establishment of a new boutique, the store is hoping that the recent explosion of sales will continue throughout the year."I've only taken over two weeks ago," thrift shop manager Donna Deihl said."But, compared to looking at previous sales, we almost tripled what they were making in a weekend since we cleaned up, organized and put outfits together."Those outfits are a hallmark of a new section where shoppers will be able to find some perfectly paired articles for their professional and personal wardrobes."We're doing a boutique section, where you can come in and buy a dress outfit, totally put together in the same size, pants, a shell, a vest, a necklace, from anywhere between $12 to $15," Deihl said.Marissa Strohlein, pro-bono designer, webmaster, and de-facto public relations representative for the shop, said that the boutique will help alleviate some of the stress of thrift shopping."If you're not super, super into fashion, it can be kind of hard to moderate yourself and pick out an outfit that actually looks good, versus you looking like Mimi," from "The Drew Carey Show," Strohlein said."You've just got to find that magical balance. Presenting the clothes like that shows that this is nice stuff, this is quality clothing."Strohlein was adamant to point out the great selection and high quality of the store's merchandise, such as a hand-tooled leather bag that she said would normally retail for around $40, but was on sale for $2. Her retro-styled Jan Brady skirt was only a dollar."They have stuff here that is actually fashionable," she said. "Thrifting is having a real renaissance."Thrift store shoppers Jon Repasch and his wife, Juliet Reed, agreed."Up where we are, thrift stores are really popular. We go shopping there relatively often," said Repasch, a Toronto resident who comes from the area as he checked out with a pair of pants and a shirt."There's a nice selection of stuff here, a lot of different things for everyone."Reed was thrilled with the selection of unique finds that the small-town shop had to offer."You have a lot of good finds here, because you get a lot of donations from different time periods, different types of things," she said."Back home in Toronto, we get a lot of new stuff. There's not a lot of rare finds, because the turnover's so high. It's nice in a small town like Kunkletown when you get a thrift store, because there's more unique things, it's more fun to shop."Clothing isn't the only option at the store, though. Browsing through the rooms will yield a treasure trove of quirky retro items that would tickle anyone's fancy."They have an amazing, amazing VHS collection, DVDs and records," Strohlein said. "This is stuff you're not going to find anywhere else. They even have the original 'Star Wars' trilogy on VHS, before George Lucas edited it - and kind of ruined it, in my opinion."The center also has a free room, where all items are gratis. Strohlein said that it is a great opportunity for kids to pick up a holiday gift for mom and dad, or for parents to offer their kids a little something special without depleting their funds.All proceeds from the thrift shop will go toward maintaining the community center, which at the moment is in need of a cash influx. Deihl said that the improvements are all being made with that mission in mind."My motivation is to keep this building open, that is my driving force," she said. "It's a historical building, and I'd hate to see it shut down."So if you're in the market for some vintage threads, or perhaps a quirky VHS tape for an eccentric friend, check out the Eldred Township Community Thrift Store - not only will you pick up some great finds for a cheap price, but you can help out the township as well."I want people to understand that it is fashionable to thrift," Strohlein said."It's very All-American. You're contributing back to your community, you're not contributing to waste, and these are not only Kunkletownian values, but American values."