named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Thrift Store
Volunteer-run thrift store offering affordable clothing, household items, furniture, and vintage goods; supports maintenance of the historic complex
Family-Friendly Events
Year-round events designed to bring together the local and visiting community through cultural and educational activities
Heavenly Threads
Online vintage store selling one-of-a-kind donated items, including clothing, jewelry, and electronics, with proceeds supporting preservation efforts
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosting community events and public access programsHosts family-friendly events year-round, including a Sacred Sites Open House on May 17, 2026 (12:00–3:00 p.m.), and provides public access to its facilities on Fridays during summer months to promote community engagement and historic site appreciation.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operation of Community Thrift Store and Heavenly Threads 716Operates a physical thrift store and an online vintage store (Heavenly Threads 716) selling donated clothing, household items, furniture, electronics, jewelry, and vintage goods. The store is open on Wednesdays (10:00 am–1:00 pm) and the first Saturday of each month (10:00 am–2:00 pm), with in-store and curbside pickup available; proceeds support the maintenance of Historic Holy Trinity.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation of Historic Holy TrinityPreserves and maintains Historic Holy Trinity, a State and National Landmark located at 1419 Falls Street in Niagara Falls, NY, through ongoing upkeep funded by organizational activities. The site was purchased and has been operated as a historic facility since 2008.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Development of community cultural initiativesPreparing to publish a professionally produced multi-cultural cookbook featuring ethnic recipes submitted by the community, aimed at celebrating cultural diversity and strengthening community ties.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$87K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$383
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$161K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$160K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DEBRA FERA — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET J DOMAGALSKI — BOARD PRESIDENT
- MELANIE LOSS — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Posts weather-related store closings to its Facebook account.
- Historic Holy Trinity Partner — Collaborating on the development of a multi-cultural cookbook featuring community recipes.
- Historic Holy Trinity Partner — Nonprofit organization run under the auspices of Niagara Heritage of Hope and Service
- Historic Holy Trinity Partner — Operates as the home of Historic Holy Trinity, indicating a close organizational or programmatic partnership.
- Historic Holy Trinity Partner — Operates the Community Thrift Store and Heavenly Threads 716 to support the upkeep and maintenance of the site.
- Instagram Partner — Posts weather-related store closings to its Instagram account.
- WGRZ Partner — Monitors and responds to weather closings reported on WGRZ Channel 2.
- WIVB Partner — Monitors and responds to weather closings reported on WIVB Channel 4.
- WKBW Partner — Monitors and responds to weather closings reported on WKBW Channel 7.
- local schools Partner — Partner organization hosting students for service hours and learning activities
- universities Partner — Partner institution collaborating on student service and educational engagement
- youth groups Partner — Partner organization involved in service and educational activities at the facility
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Community Support 336 orgsmethodology: faith-based community supportBy delivering services grounded in Roman Catholic faith, the organization fosters holistic well-being—educational, professional, social, and spiritual—because shared religious values create trust, deepen engagement, and sustain long-term community participation.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Service-Learning with Student Engagement 30 orgsmethodology: service_learningBy integrating students into service activities, the organization promotes skill development and knowledge sharing, because hands-on participation in community service deepens learning and strengthens civic responsibility.shared approach: Integrated Learning and Service →
- Cultural Heritage Through Ancestral Food Traditionsmethodology: cultural-heritage-engagementBy engaging the community in ancestral food traditions, the organization preserves cultural heritage and strengthens community identity, because shared culinary practices serve as living vessels of cultural continuity and intergenerational connection.
- Revenue Reinvestment for Historic Preservationmethodology: revenue-reinvestment for historic preservationBy channeling proceeds from thrift store sales into the maintenance of a historic landmark, the organization sustains cultural infrastructure, because self-funded preservation ensures long-term stewardship independent of external grants or donations.