The holiday-shopping frenzy is now upon us, and several local organizations are offering buying options that stretch your dollar for good.
Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St., is offering 25-percent off all merchandise on Nov. 28 to celebrate Small Business Saturday. The post-Black Friday shopping occasion is meant to encourage shoppers to make their holiday purchases in locally owned shops instead of large chains or online retailers. The day before, the PAT flagship store at 710 S. Fifth St. is offering 50-percent off the entire store from 7 a.m.-11 a.m.; proceeds from sales at both PAT and the Giovanni’s Room outpost benefit local HIV/AIDS causes.
Shoppers can also spend their holiday dollars at William Way LGBT Community Center’s Big Queer Book Sale, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28. More than 1,000 books will be available for sale, as well as several-dozen free of charge. Shoppers can bring their own bag, fill it up and offer a donation; all proceeds will benefit the organization’s John J. Wilcox, Jr., Library.
Keep your LGBT dollars in the local LGBT community this holiday season!