Village Treasure House earns Environmental Sustainability Award

The “Glenview Environmental Sustainability Award 2023” was announced to honor Village Treasure House (VTH) for its Education and Outreach initiatives, one of three award categories including Innovation and Leadership.

The award was presented to representatives of VTH at a recent Village of Glenview Board of Trustees meeting as part of the Village’s Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Sustainability Awards program.

The “Education and Outreach” category recognizes an organization that has “taken to influence its employees, members, customers, or other stakeholders to improve sustainable practices. Examples of this are, but not limited to, community outreach or educational events,” according to a media release issued by David Just, Community Engagement Manager, Village of Glenview.

Emphasis on selling “re-homed” items and reusing materials to save costs

Village Treasure House, established in 1997, is a unique, charitable consignment warehouse featuring upscale and vintage furniture and home décor, VTH is located at 1460 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, serving Glenview and surrounding communities, and has an online store: http://villagetreasurehouse.org/

100% of its profits are donated to local agencies serving people in need in our communities

The funds collected through sales of these items support local non-profit service agencies serving people in need in our communities. Through their education and outreach in the community, Village Treasure House “re-homed” more than 15,000 items last year. The group also puts an emphasis on reusing materials like bags, ribbon, wrapping paper and tags, reducing the purchase of supplies, and allowing more funds to go back to their programs.

Award earned through collective efforts of volunteers and customers

“We were very honored and proud to receive the award. We have been reusing and recycling for as long as VTH has been in operation! In the beginning we didn't even have our own bags - we put purchases in donated grocery and shopping bags. We have always reused price tags and ribbons as well,” said Deedee Brannigan, VTH Director of Merchandising and Intake, and a Northfield resident.

“As we've grown,” Brannigan added, “we've looked for ways to expand our ability to keep our "donations" to the landfill at a minimum. Our customer base and our volunteers have been wonderful about bringing paper, bubble wrap and boxes to the shop so that we can use them to package merchandise.

Brannigan emphasizes: “Of course, our entire business is built around recycling home furnishings and our consignors and donors are grateful that their treasured items are being used and loved by a new owner. We really appreciate being acknowledged by the Village of Glenview for our efforts.”

VTH support of non-profit agencies exceeds total of $4 million since 1998

Village Treasure House (VTH) recently announced its Spring 2024 six-month grant funding of $114,000 with total funding exceeding $4 million since 1998 when the charitable organization began distributing grants to local non-profit agencies. A second year-end grant distribution is planned for December 2024.

Village Treasure House community news updates

There are several additional updates from Village Treasure House:

• Wednesday, August 14th, the Philanthropy Committee will be hosting a breakfast for all grant recipients to celebrate reaching $4 million in total grant funds distributed since 1998.
• Monday, September 9th, VTH will be having its annual luncheon in appreciation for the dedicated work of all volunteers.
• Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, VTH will again host customer appreciation days featuring refreshments.
• In September, October and November VTH will host a walk-in consignment of holiday items (only) on three Sunday afternoons. Dates will be announced.

About Village Treasure House: Our Doors and Online Store Are Open to You

Village Treasure House (VTH) is a non-profit 501 C (3) consignment home store featuring upscale and vintage furniture and home décor. 100% of its profits are donated to local agencies serving people in need in our communities.

VTH is staffed by over one hundred dedicated volunteers residing throughout the North and Northwest suburbs. Village Treasure House is a member of the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and Glenview Chamber of Commerce.

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