Harwood House Thrift Shop
A gently used clothing and accessories shop for the community. Come see us at the corner of Woodfield Road and Main Street in Damascus.
Open for Sales
+ Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11 am to 3:00 pm
+ NEW HOURS ADDED // Wednesdays 4 pm to 6:00 pm (Starting March 1st)
Open for Donations
+ Tuesdays 9 am to 12 pm
+ Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 11 am to 2:30 pm
Open for Volunteering
+ Contact the Thrift Shop at 301-253-6284 (Nancy) or 301-253-6536 (Debbie) to volunteer opportunities and Covid-19 guidelines.
History of the Harwood House Thrift Shop
In 1992, Damascus UMC Pastor Jim Archibald formed a committee to determine if a thrift shop was feasible. Bill Harwood, a church member and former employee of Goodwill Industries, had the expertise to transform ideas into reality.
The decision was made to house the shop in the basement of the former church. The Damascus Thrift Shop opened for business on Thursday, March 11, 1993. Bill Harwood guided the shop over the rough spots that first year.
In June 1996 the operation moved upstairs in the same building. The name of the shop was changed to Harwood House, to honor the founder.
Charities supported by the Harwood House:
Asbury Foundation - ABC
Board of Child Care
Calmra, Inc.
Caring Matters
Damascus Help
Damascus VFD
Faith Connections
Frederick Rescue Mission
Frederick Soup Kitchen
Good News Jail & Prison Ministry
Habitat for Humanity - Montgomery County
Heartly House, Inc.
Homes for Our Troops
Frederick Health Hospice
Jill's House
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund MCLEORF
Mackenzie's Place
Interfaith Works Women's Center
Montgomery Hospice Foundation
Instruments of Healing
Our House
PET Project
Salvation Army - Frederick County
Salvation Army - Montgomery County Corps.
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Special Olympics - Howard County
Special Olympics - Montgomery County
Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center, Inc.
Rebuilding Together MC
MCFisher House Foundation, Inc.
Ulman Foundation