People who want receive a discount on clothes while donating to a local charity can do just this at Coldwater Creek in Chesterfield Towne Center.

Coldwater Creek is sponsoring Richmond Animal League (RAL) from April until the end of June as a way to give back to the community.  Shoppers can donate $10 for the cause and in return, Coldwater Creek presents the donor with a coupon for $25 off a $50 purchase.

“We had a couple ladies here on staff who were really passionate about Richmond Animal League and they came to me with the idea that we could give these coupons out for $10 donations to Richmond Animal League for three months, so we jumped right on it,” said Nance Hodges, manager at Coldwater Creek.

MIDLOTHIAN – Reuse thrift store celebrates its six-month anniversary by thanking its customers for their patronage as well as welcome new shoppers to check out the store.

On May 26, 27 and 28, there will be free refreshments for customers who stop by as well as fun and games.  As usual, proceeds from purchases go to benefit Richmond Animal League. 

At Reuse, people can find a wide variety of household products, from dressers and tables to books and DVDs and even mini fridges.  Customers can also find designer brands, such as Vera Bradley.  The purpose is to go green and keep good, usable items from ending up in the landfill.

“At Reuse, we like to teach our customers there are ways to repurpose, reduce and recycle,” said manager Judith Almond.  “Green is in and it doesn’t get much greener than repurposing things.”

According to Almond, the business has been going well, with it picking up as time goes on.  The store also hos