TKC Community Consignment - Port Angeles
TKC was started in late 2019 when Terry found herself between jobs. Then she got the idea to start a consignment shop. Within days, she had rented a space, pillaged her own closet and began stocking the small storefront with an eclectic range of clothing and collectibles. Right as her business was picking up, the pandemic hit. Fortunately for Terry, she was enrolled in the Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) through WorkSource, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and CIE’s Start Simple Course.
After completing the Start Simple Course, Terry has been working with Rick Dickinson, one of CIE’s Business Advisors.
Terry has figured out a successful business model and a few creative ways for her business to contribute to her community. The consignment model gives back to the community. “I have a lot of great consignors. We are not a thrift store; we are a consignment shop. Once consignment items sell, a portion of these items go back into the consignors’ pocket, which is basically going back into the community” says Terry. She partnered with Serenity House, a local organization focused on preventing homelessness, to accept their voucher program - clients trying to get back into the workforce are able to visit the shop and get up to $25 worth of clothing. She also offers some clothing free or at low cost to help hard-working families struggling to make ends meet and she often gives unsold clothing to local charities.
Why is giving back such a priority? “I was born and raised here. My kids were born and raised here. It’s my community!”. For Terry, it’s just what you do.
“The community response has been awesome, I have a number of people that donate knowing that the clothes will get put out for people in need.” - Terry
In January of 2021, Terry moved to a larger location. She now has more than 125 consignors and growing, and more and more customers are coming in. She even has a couple people who volunteer who help with tagging, steaming, and organizing inventory. “They’re a godsend!” says Terry.
What do you love about running the consignment store? “Interacting with my customers, clients, consignors, community, and getting to be my own boss.” - Terry
Come visit TKC Community Consignment!
128 E 5th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Tuesday through Saturday, 11-5
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