In what she calls a “nice big circle,” Sue Minter said that the organization, Angel’s Attic, continues to supply the community with good will and charity.

Angel’s Attic located on 134 North Church Street behind Church of the Redeemer, an Episcopal church. Minter said it is a thrift store that takes donations from the community. Angel’s Attic accepts lightly-used clothes, toys and “items you wouldn’t mind in your own home.”

Minter said she sees the work Angel’s Attic does as a ministry in several ways.

“One, we give people a place to bring items they don’t want to throw away. Two, it’s a place to shop when you absolutely need things but can’t afford them from other stores. Three, we take the money left over after our expenses and give back to the community,” Minter said.

Angel’s Attic work began more than 10 years ago when a group of ladies, including Minter, from the church’s women’s group got together with an idea for the vacant space the church owned.

“We had the space, and we needed a project,” Minter said. “It’s grown little by little, and we hope to see more.”

Since it’s opening Angel’s Attic has donated and donates money to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lincoln County, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice Ministries, Brookhaven Animal Rescue League and other organizations in Brookhaven and Lincoln County.

Minter said in addition to the money they donate to community organizations, Angel’s Attic gives about $500 a month to Rev. Anne Matthews of Church of the Redeemer for her discretionary fund. This money is then given to people who come to Rev. Matthews in need of a voucher or groceries.

Minter estimates that the thrift store donates nearly $12,000 a year to the church and community combined. Since it’s beginning, Minter estimates a total between $120,000 to $150,000 donated.

“We’re so pleased to be able to do that,” Minter said. “It’s been such a blessing to be able to work with the people at Angel’s attic. It’s just a nice big circle. You give us your items, and we sell those to donate to the community, who then gives back to us in donations.”

Minter said although Angel’s Attic has acquired an annex through use of a vacant storage area near the church, they already need more space. Like many big ideas, Minter said this idea that started amongst a group of church friends has become a real outreach for their church.