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Community Closet reports ARPA‑funded expansion helped stabilize operations and preserve jobs
5785529 · September 17, 2025
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Community Closet told the commission an ARPA award helped fund a 1,500 sq ft expansion and equipment upgrades that kept the thrift nonprofit operating after a post‑COVID surge in donations; executive director transition announced.
Karen Cooper, founder of Community Closet (a local 501(c)(3) thrift store), reported to the commission that an ARPA award from the city enabled a $315,000 expansion project completed in November 2024. The city’s ARPA contribution — described by Cooper as the single largest funding component — helped pay for a 1,500-square-foot…
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