Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift Plans Facility Expansion
Harrisonburg – Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift Shop is getting a chance to spread its mission of “good stewardship” a little bit further.
The company plans to build a 14,700-square-foot building to house one of Gift & Thrift’s three divisions, in addition to a healthy eating cafe and a financial services company, said Allon Lefever, president of the store.
Construction will start in August and be completed in a year. The new facility will be right next to the store’s existing property on Mount Clinton Pike.
The new store will have several “green” measures that reflect the ideals of sustainability and recycling, said Deb King, general manager of the store.
Solar panels will heat the facility’s water, and the roof will be white to reflect heat and save on cooling costs. It also will have high-efficiency lighting and use some recycled materials for carpets and ceilings.