2018 was a banner year for Livingston’s philanthropic Community Closet Thrift Stores. We reached over $450,000 in giving since opening our doors in 2005. In 2018 our cash grant gifts increased 30% over last year to $46,000 and included a $5,000 grant for the Senior Center’s new roof. Thanks to the many donors, shoppers, volunteers and community organizations who have made this milestone of impact possible. You may have read the article in the Livingston Enterprise on 12/19/18

Most people don’t think much of bathrooms – until they need one right away. But this often undervalued room deserves further reflection. Not only do restrooms provide a private place to take care of business with dignity and grace, they also offer a brief respite from the chaos of our busy world and busy places. Access to bathrooms is a social justice issue; recognizing and meeting the basic needs of people when they are at their most vulnerable. Many businesses and public pl