BIZNOTE: West Seattle Discovery Shop reopens after makeover

It’s taken longer than they hoped – but the nonprofit West Seattle Discovery Shop in The Junction is finally open after renovations. We stopped by this afternoon for a look.

The volunteers stress that this isn’t the final look – they’re still awaiting some fixtures, like a new checkout counter that’s on a delayed ship from China.

The store’s the same size, but new flooring makes it look bigger, and new wall displays have brightened it too. Operationally, some changes in the back room will make it easier for volunteers to do their job. The fitting rooms are brightened too.

Three important things have NOT changed: Proceeds from the Discovery Shop still go to cancer research; they still rely on donated items (they can accept small furniture items now because of display space); and they still rely on volunteers. Only 4 hours a week, and you’re in! The shop is at 4535 California SW, open 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Mondays-Saturdays, 11 am-2 pm Sundays, for both shopping and donating.

4 Replies to "BIZNOTE: West Seattle Discovery Shop reopens after makeover"

  • John March 4, 2020 (7:52 pm)

    Congratulations and best wishes to this unheralded Junction Gem.  It harkens back to the ‘old’ qualities of West Seattle.

  • Jeanie March 4, 2020 (8:39 pm)

    Congratulations on the remodel, love shopping and visiting with the ladies that work there. 

  • Sillygoose March 5, 2020 (9:22 am)

    This looks amazing, was worth the wait!!  Will be in soon with more donations.

  • Kari March 5, 2020 (9:44 am)

    Discovery Shop is part of the American Cancer Society so all proceeds from the shop not only fund cancer research but also help provide free rides for cancer patients to get to their treatment and free lodging near treatment centers.Here is the correct link to the web page https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/more-ways-to-give/discovery-shops-national/washington-discovery-shops/west-seattle.htmlThanks so much to all the volunteers, donors and shoppers who make the West Seattle Discovery Shop possible.

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