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There’s a use for nearly every donation that comes into Pinkie’s Thrift in north end Halifax.

“We work really hard at not throwing things out. We find a second home for things that we can’t necessarily use here, but we donate things to different non-profit organizations,” said Shana Hendsbee, the social enterprise, sales and development supervisor with Prescott Group, which runs Pinkie’s thrift.

The shop gives adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities employment opportunities, including Terrin Ritcey.

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“My role here at Pinkie’s Thrift is to accept donations from the community, stock the shelves, price items, assist customers, ring in their purchases,” said Ritcey.

It’s a busy place where there’s always something to sort — whether for the store or online auction.

“We collect any kind of donations from household furniture, kitchen items. We get lots of clothing, home décor, shoes, new …