I CAN HELP
Your Kindness Can Rewrite Someone’s Story
The Rose TLC
Reaching Out, Serving Everyone
Join us as we reach out through practical help, joyful thrift, and community.
every act of kindness makes a difference.
There’s a place for you here. How will you help?
Financial Donations
support our mission through:
One Time gifts
Monthly support
Legacy Giving
Vehicles
Business Sponsorship
In Kind Donations
Support Our Mission Through:
Clothing
Used Furniture
Kitchenware
Linens,
Crafts, toys & more
Volunteer
Join Our Team Of dedicated volunteers making a difference
J.O.Y. Activity Leader
Community Outreach
Administrative
Thrift Store & More
Stories Of Impact
Every story you read here reflects our heart—
to transform lives through love and practical support.
"After losing my husband, I didn’t know where to turn. The ROSE TLC provided not just practical help, but a community that made me feel less alone."
"The volunteers at ROSE TLC treated me with such dignity. They didn’t just fix things in my home, they restored my hope."
"Finding affordable clothing for my growing children at the thrift store has been a blessing. Knowing it supports such a worthy cause makes it even better."
"Volunteering with ROSE TLC has been the most rewarding experience. The relationships I’ve built with the widows I visit weekly have enriched my life immeasurably."
"As a pastor, I’ve seen how ROSE TLC fills crucial gaps in serving our community’s most vulnerable. Their work is truly the hands and feet of Christ."
"When we moved here, we knew no one. The community dinners hosted by ROSE TLC helped us make friends and find our place in this town."
financial Donations
Your Gift Makes Healing Possible
Together We Can Rebuild What’s Been Lost
One Time Financial Gift
One gift, lasting impact for the vulnerable.
Monthly Financial Gift
Sign up to partner with us monthly
Legacy Giving
contact us to Set Up Legacy Giving
Gift a
Vehicle
contact us to Gift a Vehicle and change a life
Business Sponsorship
contact us to Join our Sponsor Team
Prefer to Give by Check?
If you’d like to make your donation by mail, checks
can be made payable to The ROSE TLC and sent to:
P.O. Box 2812
Hickory, NC 28603
Thank you for supporting our mission to serve widows, orphans,
and vulnerable families with compassion and care.
The ROSE TLC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity
We are happy to provide tax receipts for any and all gifts received.
— Church Missions Leader
In-Kind Giving That Changes Lives
Your practical generosity creates meaningful support for vulnerable families
Essentials We Can Use
Help stock homes with practical necessities
→ Gently used clothing
→ New & gently used furniture
→ Household goods
→ Kitchenware
→ Lamps
→ Linens
Items That Brighten Lives
Bring Beauty and Function
to Daily Life
→ Decorative Items
→ Small Electronics
→ Media – Vinyl, DVDs, CDs
→ Craft Supplies
→ Toys
Special In-Kind Contributions
Larger items or unique goods? Let’s talk!
→ Vehicles
→ Appliances
→ Antiques or collectibles
→ Bulk donations
→ Seasonal or themed gifts
DONATION GUIDELINES / HOURS Donation Hours:
DONATION GUIDELINES & HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 4:30pm
We gladly accept sellable items in good condition, including:
→ Gently used clothing
→ Shoes & accessories
→ Children’s toys
→ Books & artwork
→ Kitchen & household items
→ Antiques & décor
→ Small appliances and electronics
PLEASE NOTE
→ We do not accept stained or torn clothing.
→ We cannot pick up furniture or large household items due to limited staffing and space.
→ Exceptions may be possible by emailing a photo of your item(s) HERE
→ We do not accept mattresses, box springs, large appliances, computers, TVs, paint, or chemicals.
DROP-OFF LOCATION
Please deliver donations to the front of the Thrift Store during business hours.
Do not leave items after hours—anything left at the back door will be discarded.
Questions?
Call us at 828-970-1363 or contact us HERE
**After Hours number: 828-970-1389
“As a pastor, I’ve seen how ROSE TLC fills crucial gaps in serving our community’s most vulnerable. Their work is truly the hands and feet of Christ.”
— Pastor James W.
Local church partner
Volunteer
Your willingness to serve can meet practical needs
and restore lives with love and dignity.
J.O.Y Activities
Crafts, meals, game nights & fellowship for widows
Community Connections
We help Connect you to local church groups, civic supports & new friendships
Practical Help
transportation, housing, resume help & more - we're here to assist
Thrift Store Volunteers
sort donations, assist customers & create a welcoming space
The ROSE TLC, The ROSE Thrift and MORE!
The ROSE TLC is always in need of volunteers to accept, sort and prepare donations for the floor, to be present on the sales floor by greeting the customers, walking the sales floor offering customer assistance, assist with displays, assist clients with needs, serve in our gardens; maintaining outdoor landscaping, to serve as cashiers, and those with carpentry skills to help with building projects and wood-working needs, etc.
We depend on volunteers to accomplish our mission. With a current base of more than 40 active volunteers, we are continually looking to grow our Volunteer “Family.”
We care about each other and have great fun serving together to help meet the needs of our community.
Please call us at 828-970-1363 or contact us HERE for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Become a ROSE Thrift and MORE! Volunteer
(Volunteer button below)
Donation Assistance
→ Sorting, pricing, cleaning, displaying incoming donations for the sales floor
→ Researching high-value or vintage collectible donations
Customer Service
→ Engaging customers about sales and promotions
→ Offering help with dressing rooms, holding items, and more
Areas of Help Needed
→ Clothing
→ Housewares
→ Pricing
→ Linens
→ Etsy Shop
→ Jewelry
→ Accessories
→ Organizing, etc.
Donate
Join with us in serving those in need. Donate now to serve the Widows and broken in our community.
Volunteer
Join our community of volunteers and make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
Shop with Purpose
Every purchase from our thrift store directly supports our mission and programs.
Why We Exist
"For I was naked and you clothed me..."
The ROSE TLC was born from a simple, profound calling: to fulfill James 1:27 by caring for widows and orphans in their distress. What started as a small group delivering meals to elderly widows in our community has blossomed into a movement of practical love and support.
Today, we serve through three interconnected ministries: practical assistance for daily needs, our thrift store that provides affordable goods while funding our programs, and community building that ensures no one walks alone.
"Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
"Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
Church and Civil Partners
Community Partners
Reaching Out, Serving Everyone through Love and Communication. Supporting widows, orphans and vulnerable families since 2010.
Contact Us
(828) 970-1363
108 South Center Street, Hickory NC 28602
P.O. Box 2812 Hickory, NC 28603
After Hours 828-970-1389
Hours
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Thrift Store Hours
Tuesday-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Donation Hours
Tuesday-Sat: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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