SAFe Rescue thanks Bella's Voice for donations

A huge THANK MEW to our friends at Bella’s Voice for hosting SAFe at the grand opening of their new Shoreline location!

Together with members of our community, we raised $6,645 for homeless kitties

  Thank you to their incredible staff for always going the extra mile for local animals in need!

Spring is right around the corner… which means it’s officially time to refresh your wardrobe. Head to Bella’s Voice for a little thrift treasure hunting - every purchase helps animals in our community!

Bella's Voice 18420 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 - a nonprofit thrift store with profits going to animal charities.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) 20226 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline WA 98155 was the designated opening day charity at Bella's Voice.

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Formal opening of Bella's Voice

Executive Director Jordan Hoffman-Nelson with scissors. Doris Taylor, Chamber Communication Chair  (on the right), Shoreline Mayor Betsy Robertson in front of the column

By Diane Hettrick

Photos by Mike Remarcke

The mayor was there - Chamber of Commerce set up the formal ribbon cutting - not that ribbon cuttings are ever really formal - one of the owners wielded the scissors - and then everyone went into to shop.

The interior looks more like a department store than anything else. Rows and rows of neatly arranged clothing. Book shelves full of books - although they might not be as full after the opening!

Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) was the charity recipient of the day, with 50% of the day's profits going to their organization in Ballinger Village.

A small shop near the front of the store sells snacks and popcorn. Next to them was a spin the wheel game.

A table for Bow Bow ties sold animal accessories. Behind them, the wall painting features Bella herself.

I did mention books, didn't I? They may need more donations after today.

Bella's Voice is located at 18420 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 on the southeast corner of 185th and Aurora. Phone (425) 409-1961

Store Hours

Everyday 9.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Donation Hours

Everyday 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM

Correction: Bella's Voice is on the southeast corner of 185th & Aurora.

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Grand Opening for Bella's Voice thrift shop January 31, 2026

Bella's Voice is a nonprofit dedicated to keeping pets with their families and strengthening the local animal welfare network. Through our donation-based thrift stores and outreach programs, we provide essential support to pet owners and animal organizations to ensure animals remain in loving homes and receive the care they deserve.

We operate a Pet Resource Center, which connects individuals and families with the animal services they need—no I.D. Our Pet Food Bank packages pet food for families, and delivers pet food to local food banks. We support over 100 local families weekly. Our Vet Bill Program offers emergency grants to cover or offset the costs of surgery and vet bills for those whose pets are in urgent or sudden need of serious medical help.

Bella's Voice opens in Shoreline

Our Thrift Stores are 100% donation-based, and all sales go directly to caring for animals. We offer a Weekly Discount Cycle with items at 25%, 50%, and 75% off, and each Sunday, the 75% off tags drop to 99¢. On Tuesdays, seniors 55+ get a discount of 20% off their entire purchase. We also offer military discounts with an I.D.

Our stores team up each month with an animal nonprofit in WA state to support their mission. We host them in-store for a special event to help the community get to know these organizations—and sometimes even their adorable animals! 

On the event day, we donate 50% of our sales directly to them, plus all checkout round-ups for the entire month. These Charity of the Month grants help many local animal rescues, shelters, foster groups, sanctuaries, and more continue their animal welfare work.

Our first store/donation center location moved to 17633 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037 in the summer of 2024. We have been in Lynnwood with a physical location since 2019, and the nonprofit was founded in 2014.

Event Details:
18420 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
 Saturday January 31, 2026
Festivities from 10.00am – 2.00pm

• Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
• Spin-The-Wheel Prizes
• Raffle Baskets
• Bow-Bow Ties Handmade Pet Accessories
• The Burrow (Lake Forest Park) Coffee & Pastries
• We will donate 50% of each store purchase to Seattle Area Feline Rescue!

Please note that we will have altered store/donation hours during the event day:
Store Hours: 10.00 AM* – 7.00 PM
Donation Hours: 10.00 AM* – 5.00 PM

Animals are welcome in our stores. We can't wait to see you all there!

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Shoreline Bella's Voice intake closed for two days to catch up piles of donations

Bella's Voice staff are giddy at the amount of donations received

We at Bella's Voice are so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of donations we've received in the last week!

Residents responded to the request for donations

That said... our Donation Center at our Shoreline location will be CLOSED the next two days while our team catches up on pricing and processing! 

The Shoreline store will remain open for shopping from 9.00am – 5.00pm.

• Wednesday, January 7:
• Shoreline Donation Center CLOSED
• Thursday, January, 8:
• Shoreline Donation Center CLOSED
• Friday, January, 9:
• Shoreline Donation Center OPEN AGAIN 

They plan to have everything put in place in two days

We’re sad to hit pause, but so excited to get these items onto the floor where they can continue supporting our mission! Thank you for your patience, and for showing up for animals in such a huge way.

Bella's Voice is located in the Bartell's building at 185th and Aurora. It supports animal owners and rescue organizations.

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Bella's Voice thrift store soft opening December 31, 2025

Bella's Voice is excited to announce the SOFT OPENING of our Shoreline store! 🤩

When we set out to open this second location, we had a goal to get it open by the end of the year...cutting it a bit close, don't you think?! 😅

Thank you for supporting our mission and growing with us! We are now open to the public:

18420 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Store Hours: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Donation Hours: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
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Please note that our Shoreline store hours currently differ from our Lynnwood store hours.

We are still hiring, and nearly all of our employees are still in training, so we kindly ask for your patience as you visit, donate, and shop with us! 🫶

See previous story

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New thrift shop to open in Bartell's site - but they need your donations

Mural at Lynnwood store
Photo courtesy Bella's Voice

Bella's Voice thrift shop is a non-profit dedicated to keeping pets with their families and strengthening the local animal welfare network.

They have had a thrift store in Lynnwood for over 10 years. Last year they moved into a new location in Lynnwood, taking over the building that previously housed Bartells.

It was such a positive move that when they looked to expand into Shoreline, the vacant Bartells store at 185th and Aurora was a natural choice.

They have been working to get the new space set up and hope to open in January. 

Donations

They need your donations to fill the shelves.

Come to the back of the Shoreline store at 18420 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 to drop off your gently-used items and meet the new donation attendants. Right now they are on holiday hours as per the flyer.

If you are donating furniture or more than five bags / boxes, they offer a pick up service. See if you qualify here.

Pet Resource Center

The store will include a dedicated Pet Resource Center which supports both individuals and nonprofits.

In Lynnwood, their pet food bank serves over 130 families with pet food weekly. Pet owners are able to come in and pick up food at the store. 

They deliver weekly to local food banks.

They have donated over 50,000 lbs of pet food.

The new location will offer plenty of space
Photo by Mike Remarcke

Charity of the Month

The Charity of the Month program has supported more than 35 animal nonprofits. The list is here and includes Seattle Area Feline Rescue in Ballinger Village, Old Dog Haven which does an annual event at Cromwell Park, and Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project started by a former Shoreline veterinarian. 

 

New location at Gateway Plaza
185th and Aurora
Photo by Mike Remarcke

Vet Bill Program

The Vet Bill Program provides financial assistance to cover or offset the costs of surgery and emergency vet bills for those whose pets are in urgent or sudden need of serious medical help.

Their outreach programs have raised nearly $300,000 in funds.

Staff and volunteers in the resource center offer assistance in navigating people to the right organizations when they are unable to help.

More information

• Facebook
• Webpage
• Phone: (425) 409-1961

They need your donations to get started in Shoreline.

12-22-25 Shoreline is not open for shopping. New graphic has hours for donations.

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Winter Art Market at Magpie Thrift December 13, 2025

Winter Art Market at Magpie Thrift store this Saturday December 13, 2025 from 11am to 3pm.

The market will once again be focusing on primarily upcycled, sustainable work and/or LGBTQ+ makers, and we'll have a free craft station, as well!

The first half of the event from 11am - 1pm will be masks required for accessibility to the immunocompromised community.

Magpie Thrift is located at 15403 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Autumn Upcycled Maker's Market October 18, 2025 at Magpie Thrift

New to Shoreline, nonprofit Everly is a partner to Magpie Thrift, now doing business at Shoreline Place in the old Salvation Army space.

Everly was founded alongside Magpie to promote reuse and circular care in our community. They have two main programs:

1. Their local redistribution program takes additional resources from Magpie Thrift (like food, medical supplies, and unsold clothing) to other nonprofits or mutual aid groups in the area that can use them.
2. They also have a senior program, where they offer free move-out assistance and decluttering services to Queer seniors in need.

On October 18, 2025 from 11am to 6pm they will hold an upcycled art market at Magpie Thrift 15403 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133

All vendors will be selling materials made primarily from secondhand or recycled items, and are not being charged a vending fee to encourage first-timers to join us.

They will have a free kids' craft table throughout the event, stocked with secondhand craft supplies from Magpie. Seattle REconomy will be joining them to help get people enrolled in the Shoreline Tool Library.

The art market will be the first venture for their next program, Everly Events, where they will host free community gatherings that promote creative reuse and accessible sustainability.

We hope that everyone who attends this event will leave knowing that reuse is not only accessible to them but fun, too!

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Magpie Thrift store opens in Shoreline

Magpie Thrift at Shoreline Place

Story and Photos by John Boril

Shoreline has a new thrift store. Magpie Thrift recently opened at 15403 Westminster Way North, in the former Salvation Army store near the Town & Country Market.

The Shoreline location joins the original Magpie Store on Capitol Hill. Both feature clothing, furniture and household items. 

The store’s website says the company is committed to sustainability and affordable thrifting. 

A portion of everything you spend goes to local nonprofits, especially those focusing on helping to teach others about recycling, supporting LGBTQIA+ initiatives, and helping seniors downsize with dignity.

The Shoreline Magpie store also partners with the Shoreline Tool Library. All bike sale proceeds go to the Tool Library’s Bike Shack, which repairs and resells used bikes.

Donated items are accepted at both Magpie locations, and the Shoreline store is currently accepting employment applications for cashiers, donation attendants, and other positions.

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Pop Up Thrift shop this weekend benefits Bridge Receiving Center

Pop Up Thrift shop in North Seattle on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 11:30am to 5:30pm will benefit Bridge Receiving Center, which provides trauma care for kids entering foster care in Washington state.

The shop will be held at The Bridge Coffee House at Haller Lake, 2152 N 122nd St, Seattle WA 98133

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Bella's Voice thrift shop celebrates 10th anniversary with new location in Lynnwood

Lynnwood, WA - Bella’s Voice, a local non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, is celebrating their 10th anniversary of business in Lynnwood with the grand opening of a new, larger thrift store in the former Bartell Drugs Pharmacy off of Hwy 99. 

Bella’s Voice Thrift Store gives new life to a former Bartell Drugs Pharmacy. 

Photo by Rory Durrough.

The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10am - 2pm, Mayor Christine Frizzell and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to kick off the celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The one-stop-thrift shop sells a wide range of gently used goods and all proceeds benefit animal welfare throughout our communities through donations, education, and outreach programs. 

The Bella’s team is proud and honored to give new life to a Washington staple business and continue serving the community through their Pet Food Bank, Emergency Vet Bill Program, and monthly partnerships with local animal charities to raise funds and awareness of their causes.

The thrift store is located at 17633 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037. They are open daily from 9am - 7pm with donation hours of 9am - 5pm, all donations are tax-deductible and help support Bella’s Voice’s mission of improving the lives of all animals. 

More information about Bella’s Voice, acceptable donation items, and the work they do can be found on their website.

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Donations requested for free secondhand clothing event at Shoreline Teen Center November 3, 2023

Thrifting event at the Teen Center Friday November 3, 2023

We are accepting donations at the Shoreline Teen Center leading up to this event. 

We are looking for like-new or lightly used clothing for cold and wet Washingtonian weather. 

• We are accepting any donations that fall under the following categories: winter coats, raincoats, waterproof shoes, boots, and other warm clothing. 
• Sizes can range as long as they are for teens. We are accepting youth or adult sizes. We are not looking for sizes for younger youth aka junior and below as this is a youth-only event for those 6th to 12th grade.. 

If you have clothing outside of these descriptions to donate, consider The Works - they are having a clothing drive for kids and adults this November and December!

All donations will be free to any youth in 6th to 12th grade who attend this event.

Donations will be accepted Monday to Friday between 2:30 to 5:30pm at the Shoreline Teen Center at 16554 Fremont Ave N Shoreline WA, leading up to this event. Please wait at the entrance to the building for a Teen Programs staff member to come to you. Tell them you have donations for our free thrifting event.

If you have any questions send an email to Mary at mhale@shorelinewa.gov or send us a direct message on Instagram @ShorelineTeenPrograms

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Goodwill reopens under COVID-19 restrictions

Goodwill reopened July 3, 2020

Story and photos by Cynthia Sheridan

The Seattle Goodwill Industries implemented a rolling start for the opening of North end Goodwill stores, beginning with Lynnwood, then Edmonds and finally Friday, July 3rd opening the Shoreline store.

Fifth Grade teacher Caroline Phillips counts on the Goodwill for paperbacks to restock her classroom library at Olympic Hills Elementary.

Reduced hours are daily from 10am to 5pm.

For all of you who have been cleaning out closets, the drive-up drop-offs begin at 9am and end at 3pm but the drop-off line closes at 2:30pm.

Maximum number of people in the Shoreline store at any one time is 205. Monday's final hour tipped the scale at 200 occupants.

Senior discounts are now the first Wednesday of the month only. No returns are allowed at present.

They began requiring masks on customers on their opening day, as well as limiting the number of people in the store.

Check out line kept cashiers busy, especially since the Goodwill is closing early, at 5pm

The Goodwill is a non-profit organization organized in 1923 . It provides education and free training as well as operating retail outlet stores. You may also shop the Goodwill online.

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Goodwill stores closed until April 2

All Goodwill stores will be closed until April 2 to support public health efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

Donations are still being accepted at Crown Hill, Martha Lake, North Transfer Station in Seattle, Ravenna, Seattle Dearborn and the Woodinville center on 131st Ave. NE.

Furniture donations will not be accepted during this time. You can still shop with us online.

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Casino Night Saturday benefits Children's

Shoreline Bargain Boutique Casino Night, Saturday January 25, 2020, from 6-8pm.

Shoreline Bargain Boutique, 15835 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133, 206-448-7609

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75% off sale at Senior Center thrift store Fri - Sat - Sun

75% off Going Out of Business Sale

at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Thrift Shop

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

January 24, 25, 26

10am to 4pm

Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE

southernmost building at the Shoreline Center

206-365-1536

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Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center Thrift Store is closing - special Going Out Of Business Sale Jan 24-26

Bargain Corner thrift store to close

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center Thrift Store is closing!

We will have a special 'Going out of Business" sale next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25-26, from 10am – 4pm with 75% OFF most merchandise.

Although we are sad to see the Thrift Store go, we are delighted that we are able expand opportunities for a unique wellness center.

Our little Thrift store has been a delightful place for our members to browse and occasionally purchase items or have a convenient location to donate.

Unfortunately, the Thrift Store has never been very profitable and in recent years it has become even less so. Each of the past five or six years the board has wrestled with keeping the thrift store open or closing it.

It was this last year when it because clear that the opportunities to expand our health and wellness services far outweighed the pleasure of having the Thrift Store open. Those opportunities won out and we made the hard decision to close. The start of a new year seemed the most opportune time.

Board Members will be helping out with the sale, so come 'buy' and ask any questions about the new wellness center or express any concerns that you may have.

--Douglas Woods, President of the Board, Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center

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Holiday Open House Friday at Children's Bargain Boutique

Holiday Open House at Children's Shoreline Bargain Boutique this Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6 - 7:30pm at their location in Shoreline Place, 15835 Westminster Way N.

Music and Decadent Desserts while you shop - and your dollars support Children's Hospital.

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Monthly Community Treasure Chest vendor market Saturday in MLT

Come to the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive, MLT (in Ballinger Park) on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10am to 3pm for our monthly Community Treasure Chest vendor market! 

Come peruse the lovely arts, crafts, health and beauty items, kitchen goods, baby items, birdhouses, vintage items and MUCH more! Admission is FREE, as well as lots and lots of FREE PARKING!

If you don’t like shopping on an empty stomach, come early for our delicious Pancake Breakfast. A wonderful, home cooked breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 11:00am and the cost is just $5.00. Proceeds benefit our vibrant and beautiful senior center!

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Annual vintage and doll event Saturday at Shoreline Bargain Boutique

The Seattle Children's Bargain Boutique will hold a vintage and doll event at their store in Shoreline Place (lower level by northeast corner) on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 6-8pm.

The event will feature a vintage fashion show. vintage items and antiques, and collectible dolls.

There will be a vintage fashion show, live music, and light refreshments.

15835 Westminster Way NE, Shoreline 98133.

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