Supporting Ability. Strengthening Independence.

Transforming Lives.

CHESCO Services provides compassionate, person-centered support that empowers individuals with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. For over 50 years, we’ve helped people build meaningful skills, achieve greater independence, and experience a fulfilling quality of life.

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Bargain Baskets

Affordable Finds. Meaningful Impact.

Bargain Basket Thrift Stores are more than places to shop — they are community-driven training environments that provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Every donation, every purchase, and every visit helps empower people to build skills, confidence, and

ABOUT BARGAIN BASKET

Bargain Basket is a CHESCO Services program designed to create real-world employment experiences for individuals with disabilities in a supportive, inclusive setting.

We currently operate two Bargain Basket Thrift Store locations, providing job opportunities for over 20 individuals with disabilities. Participants gain hands-on experience in customer service, inventory management, pricing, merchandising, and workplace responsibility — all while contributing to their local community.

All items sold at Bargain Basket are generously donated by community members and businesses. Donations are accepted directly at our store locations or through one of our 40 conveniently located donation bins throughout the area.

HOW BARGAIN BASKET MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Employment & Job Training

Bargain Basket offers structured, supervised work environments where individuals can:

Develop job skills and routines

Improve communication and social interaction

Build confidence through meaningful work

Prepare for future community employment

Community Inclusion

Participants work alongside staff and volunteers in a public-facing retail environment, promoting inclusion, dignity, and visibility within the community.

Environmental Impact

By reselling donated items, Bargain Basket helps reduce waste and supports sustainability through reuse and recycling.

WHAT YOU CAN DONATE

We accept a wide variety of gently used items, including:

Clothing and shoes

Household goods

Furniture

Small appliances

Books, toys, and décor

Donations can be dropped off at our store locations or placed in one of our secure donation bins throughout the community.

Shop With Purpose

When you shop at Bargain Basket, you’re doing more than finding great deals — you’re helping individuals with disabilities gain valuable employment experience and independence.

Every purchase directly supports:

Job training programs

Supported employment opportunities

Community inclusion initiatives

Continued services for individuals served by CHESCO

Why Bargain Basket Matters

Bargain Basket bridges the gap between training and employment by offering real work in a supportive environment. It’s a place where individuals are valued for their abilities, encouraged to grow, and given opportunities to succeed.

Your support helps ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to meaningful work, dignity, and the chance to be productive members of their community.

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Your gently used items help create jobs and fund life-changing services.

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Affordable prices with a lasting community impact.

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Every donation and purchase strengthens CHESCO’s programs and the individuals we serve.

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What services does CHESCO Services provide?

We offer residential supports, day activity programs, early intervention, case management, employment training, and community-based services tailored to individual needs.