Our Mission
Thrift Shop Mission
Our mission is to help provide funding for Mercer Island Youth & Family Services.
Since 1975, the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Thrift Shop has had a long history of volunteer participation. In fact, for many years, all operations were volunteer-powered. This history was born out of a community passion to make mental health and school-based services accessible and affordable for all Mercer Islanders, across all generations. Our core of Thrift Shop volunteers, committed to the mission of MIYFS, have been crucial in making these programs and services possible.
Through the execution of this mission, we provide:
a place for Mercer Island residents to donate and recycle their household goods.
quality goods for customers of all income levels.
volunteer opportunities that enable people to:
become an active part of the Mercer Island community.
make friends and have social contact with others.
gain useful skills and job experience.
fulfill work or school community service.
Volunteer Built, Volunteer Powered!
MIYFS Mission
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is dedicated to helping Islanders grow, thrive and contribute to the community.
Our human services professionals are here to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Islanders of all ages, abilities and backgrounds by providing assistance that is tailored to your specific needs and circumstance. Working together, we make it possible for Mercer Island to continue to be a vibrant place to live, work and play.
MIYFS welcomes everyone. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all of our services and in our interactions with the community. We respect, value and celebrate the attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique.
MIYFS provides culturally appropriate services and maintains an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Reach out to MIYFS to help you manage the challenges and unexpected life events that we all can face during our lives. Located at the Luther Burbank Park Administration Building, MIYFS is unique in that our staff can provide or connect Islanders to any of the human services or programs you may need.
MIYFS Foundation
The mission of the MIYFS Foundation is to raise funds through community donations and expand the positive impact of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services.
During the COVID pandemic, the limited operations of the Thrift Shop has resulted in a major funding gap for Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. Tax deductible financial contributions through the MIYFS Foundation directly support Emergency Family Assistance and Mental Health Counseling programs. Only by being a good neighbor can we build a stronger community.
Give & Grow
Programs and services that help Islanders grow & give back to their community.