![]() The name comes from the church members’ belief that everyone deserves a second chance, and the fact the boutique had opened on the second floor of the building from which the church operated. “We help people with social needs - we help people figure out their finances and get them into housing and food stamps,” Schoenewald said. ![]() The shop also distributes food cards to ACME, helps people with rent and utilities and offers furniture delivery to the buyer’s house. The community benefits from free or discounted clothing and furniture items for those in need. The mission of aiding the people of Ocean City followed the boutique’s move upstairs.Ĭornerstone Community Church opened Second Chance Boutique in 2009 to expand on its mission of helping those in need. It is easier to list what the Second Chance Boutique does not accept as donations than what it does: computer equipment, printers, vintage televisions, flat-screen televisions without a remote control, cassette tapes and hangers. People are happy to donate to and buy from the boutique knowing that 100 percent of the shop’s inventory is from donations and supports a good cause. The shop’s biggest sellers are women’s clothing and furniture, although it specializes in all houseware and clothing items.Ĭustomers love that children’s clothes sell for only 75 cents apiece, and sometimes make their way back to the boutique once the children have outgrown them. “Second Chance has weaved its way into the community and has become a part of the fabric of downtown Ocean City,” Norton said.Ī vintage, second-hand and thrift shop, Second Chance Boutique sells clothes for men, women and children houseware items such as pots and pans, kitchen utensils, dishes and small appliances and furniture. The staff says its largest demographic is middle-class people whose shopping at the low-cost store helps them better navigate their finances. “It’s an interesting mix of people,” Pastor Butch Norton said, referring to those who could not make ends meet if they did not shop at the boutique and those who own multiple properties down the beach block who still shop at Second Chance Boutique. The boutique benefits the richest and the poorest among those in Ocean City the diverse customer base consists of the homeless to the owners of multiple homes. The business lost customers from foot traffic on the avenue and some members of the community who would stop in for a cup of coffee or a snack who have not returned since the move. The boutique’s finances have taken quite a hit since the move. “We are afraid that those people coming back into town aren’t going to find us,” manager Mary Schoenewald said. It has a good local following but relies on loyal seasonal customers who visit during the summer. The change in elevation at the same location disrupted the business’ usual flow of customers. Since the move upstairs, the thrift shop no longer has the visibility it once had. OCEAN CITY - Second Chance Boutique is still standing after its move to the second floor in the Shoppes at Asbury building at 801 Asbury Ave., despite rumors that the shop had closed or moved without notice. We are unable to hold any online store items and items are subject to prior in-store purchase.Managers tell patrons they’re in same building, not not believe rumors If you would like to use your consignment cash to make a purchase, please call or email us before purchasing online. If you would like us to ship anything to you please make your online purchase, and then email us at with your address and phone number and we will get back with you to make arrangements to get you your items! ![]() We are offering FREE in store pickup on all online orders. Now you can shop from the BEST closets in the city in the comfort of your own home! Check back often for new listings! Tuesday through Friday: 10a - 6p Saturday: 10a - 5p Sunday: 12p - 4p Some of our favorites include Burberry, Prada, Louis, Vuitton, Hermes, Fendi, Chanel, & more! We also carry all your FAVORITE brands like Kate Spade, J Crew, Madewell, Anthropologie & Lululemon! We have been in business in Grandview Heights, Ohio for over 20 years! Our brick and mortar store is filled with a little bit of everything, from popular teen brands to high end luxury brands.
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