Upping our Impact
with UpStart Thrift Store
Who
we are
UpStart Thrift Store is a community-powered thrift shop located at 235 Main Street in Farmington, Arkansas, just minutes west of Fayetteville on MLK Jr. Boulevard. Founded in 2022 as a project of the Startup Junkie Foundation, UpStart was created to do more than offer affordable resale goods—we exist to fuel local entrepreneurship.
Our store is entirely run by volunteers who are passionate about creating opportunities for others. Thanks to their dedication, we’re able to keep our costs low and put more money back into the community. After covering basic expenses like rent and utilities, 100% of our proceeds go toward funding needs-based small business grants and Kiva loans for entrepreneurs right here in Washington County.
At UpStart, every donated item, every volunteer hour, and every purchase helps plant the seeds of innovation and economic growth in our region.
100%
Volunteer
Run
UpStart Thrift Store is proudly led and operated by a dedicated team of community-minded volunteers. Their passion and service allow us to keep overhead low and maximize the dollars we return to the community through small business grants and Kiva loans.
Interested in volunteering or have questions? Reach out!