The Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha assisted with the first Northern Area II area-wide social action event via a Coat Drive. Our chapter generously donated 19 Men’s Coats, 10 Men’s Sport Coats, 9 Men’s Suits, 7 Women’s Coats, 25 Men’s Shirts, 10 Women’s Pants, 5 Men’s Jackets, 5 Women’s Jackets, and 1 pair Women’s Boots.
The coats were donated on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the ACTS Thrift Store Donation Center located at 17690 Main Street, Dumfries, VA . Brother IPB, Myron McDaniel , Brother Obbie Franklin, and Brother Jevon Walton represented the chapter at the donation site. A brief description of the ACTS Thrift Store is below.
"Second ACTS"
If you have ever seen a play, you will recognize that the first act often ends on a cliffhanger, and the issues facing the characters are not resolved until the second act.
This represents a fundamental element of ACTS philosophy. People come to us in crisis, feeling ashamed or defeated, maybe even thinking their lives are over. By fostering hope, providing relief, and supporting self-sufficiency, we demonstrate that wherever they are today is not the end - only the end of the "First Act' of their lives. Our mission is to assist our neighbors as they begin their "Second Acts." Likewise, items donated to the thrift store are not worthless; they are also simply beginning their "Second Acts," ready to be enjoyed and appreciated in new homes.
The Second ACTS Community Nonprofit Thrift Store offers the perfect opportunity for you to help our neighbors. We take your generous donations and sell them at low cost to the community and provide vouchers for our shelter and safe house residents to shop for free.
Did you know:
Most thrift stores aren't nonprofit! Others offer some support to local non-profit organizations, but the ACTS Community Nonprofit Thrift Store truly makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Every donation and every purchase supports the programs that ACTS offers in Prince William County to support the poor, homeless, and victims of personal violence.
