Jessie & Kids' Boutique & Thrift

Jessie & Kids' Boutique & Thrift We are a Non-Profit 501c3 organization that helps fill bags for foster kids when they come into care. They came with a few things thrown in a garbage bag.

Our mission: Providing hope and light to His children in
what seems to be their darkest days. Our Why: 10 years ago, I became a relative placement for my cousin and his two siblings. Fast forward to 2019 my children decided they wanted to make sure children entering foster care had something to call their own. Instead of starting the foster care journey with garbage bags to transport their belongings; they have chosen items to fill the duffle bags and Luggage bags. That will help make the children's journey a little less dark. We are blessed to say we now have our store, where children can come pick out a weeks' worth of clothing and necessities they need. With the donations and support from our community we are able to help children in Iosco and Alcona counties. We accept new and used clothing, toys, stuffed animals, diapers, wipes, bottles, sippy cups, formula, books, coloring books and crayons, craft items, lock boxes, personal hygiene items, night lights, dream catchers, duffle bags, travel bags, baby furniture, bedding and much more.

Please bear with us over the next week—our schedule is a bit off right now. We will be open Friday and Saturday from 12-...
10/02/2026

Please bear with us over the next week—our schedule is a bit off right now. We will be open Friday and Saturday from 12-4pm this week. Please watch out for any updates on scheduling.

Recently, we received the heartbreaking news that my sweet dog, JJ, has bladder cancer. I’ve taken the last couple of days to hold her close and spend precious time with her before she is laid to rest on Monday. If you could please keep me and my family in your prayers during this painful time, we would appreciate it more than words can say.
To us, JJ was never "just a dog." She was family and my best friend.
They say pets enter our lives right when we need them most, and JJ was truly meant for me. She came into my life when my world was completely falling apart.

She loved every single child who walked through our door, including the many youth we’ve welcomed through our foster care journey. Dogs have a gift for sensing what humans can't always see. JJ saw the good in every child who came through our home. I'll never forget one young boy who stayed with us for just a couple of days—seeing the smile on his face simply getting her unconditional love and attention brought so much joy to my heart.

Honoring JJ’s Legacy:
To honor her memory, for the entire month of October, 10% of all proceeds from Build-A-Buddies and accessories will be donated to buy supplies for our local animal shelter in JJ’s name. We plan to make this an annual tradition every year to ensure her loving spirit continues to bring comfort to animals in need.

A Request for Prayers:
Along with prayers for our family as we navigate this journey, please also say a prayer for my wonderful volunteer, Sarah. She has been off supporting her daughter, who is currently dealing with high blood pressure complications during her pregnancy. Please join us in praying that both mama and baby stay healthy and safe until baby is ready to arrive.
Thank you all so much for your grace, understanding, and continued love and support for our shop and family.

With love and gratitude,
Jessie & Family

09/10/2026

Edit*****thank you everyone for all the prayers, we did some bloodwork and test and will find out results tomorrow hopefully and praying it will give us the answers we need.

"Sending out a quick update for today: our opening time will be delayed as we head to the vet with our dog, JJ. Please keep JJ in your thoughts and prayers! We’ll share an update as soon as we know when we’ll be open today. Thank you all so much for understanding!"

We apologize for the last-minute change, but our doors will be closed today. We’re sorry for any disruption to your plan...
09/09/2026

We apologize for the last-minute change, but our doors will be closed today. We’re sorry for any disruption to your plans!

Here is our updated schedule for the week:
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
To double-check that we are open before you stop in, please send us a message or call 989-709-1203.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding!

08/15/2026

Don’t forget to stop by for the last day of the Summer Sidewalk Sales.
*All summer clothes in totes .25 each piece
*All Dresses $5 each
*All Halloween Costumes $2 each
*All Preloved Name Brand summer clothing 1/2 off
* More sales inside & Raffles

127 Newman St East Tawas 10a-6p

08/07/2026

💙 **Community Update: Help Us Keep Our Mission Thriving!** 💙

To our wonderful community, friends, family, and lifelong supporters,

Since the beginning of 2026 alone, we have spent **$8,965 out of pocket** to purchase items directly for foster children and families when we didn't have what they needed in stock. Supporting these kids is our passion and purpose, but as we approach the slow season and colder winter months, we need our community's help to **keep our mission thriving** and our space open for those who need us!

To give you a transparent look at what it takes to keep our space running, here is a breakdown of our essential monthly operational costs:

* **Rent:** $2,000 / month
* **Consumers Energy:** ~$350 / month (higher in winter)
* **DTE Energy:** ~$350 / month (higher in winter)
* **Insurance:** $120 / month
* **Water:** $100 / month
* **Garbage:** $68 / month
* **Total Monthly Bills:** **~$2,888 / month**

**How You Can Help Keep Our Mission Thriving**

We want to ensure we never have to turn away a child in need. Here are three powerful ways you can stand with us right now:

1. **Stop In & Shop:** Every single purchase in our store directly helps us cover operational costs and buy essential supplies for foster youth. We bring in **new items weekly**, so there is always something new to check out!
2. **Drop Off Donations:** Bringing in needed goods keeps our inventory stocked so we don't have to spend out of pocket to meet urgent requests.
3. **Become an Official Sponsor:** You can now sign up for recurring sponsorship on a **monthly, quarterly, or annual** basis at whatever amount works best for you! As a sponsor, you’ll receive quarterly update letters sharing:
* Real impacts on how many foster children and families were supported.
* Exclusive updates on upcoming community events and fundraisers.

Every dollar spent, every donation dropped off, and every store visit directly supports local foster youth and keeps our mission going strong through the winter months. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing by us and the kids we serve! 💙

**📍 Stop by and see us at:** 127 Newman St, East Tawas

**📞 Call/Text us:** 1(989)709-1203

**✉️ Email us:** `[email protected]`

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07/22/2026

ISO kids hangers!!!
If you have any laying around that you are looking to get rid of we would appreciate them we are running low.

Shout Out to Noah Trombley at winning $5 in store credit on our Orange Game! Thanks for being such a good sport!
07/04/2026

Shout Out to Noah Trombley at winning $5 in store credit on our Orange Game! Thanks for being such a good sport!

06/26/2026

We are seeking storage totes and would greatly appreciate any donations if you have some available or know of a source for purchase at a reasonable price.

Address

127 Newman Street
East Tawas, MI
48730

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19893056355

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