The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened a new location of Deseret Industries thrift store and donation center April 15 at 8625 FM 1960, Houston, near Hwy. 249 where Sports Authority was formerly located. Officials said the store carries a variety of products for the home and family.
Deseret Industries provides job training and career help for local community members through career and technical education and business partnerships. Employment resources services and development counseling services are available on-site.
The organization also partners with community agencies to assist others. Items not sold in-store are sent off for humanitarian relief.
The store has more than 40 locations in the western part of the U.S., and this is the first Texas location. 346-214-7453. www.deseretindustries.org/locations/2172488
