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Rainbow Thrift Shoppe:
Sustainable Shopping That Supports Local Care
905 Madison Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 | (920) 397-9970 | Open - Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stop in for a Visit Today!
Welcome to the Rainbow Thrift Shoppe, where every purchase makes a difference. Located in the heart of Jefferson County, our shop is a community-driven destination for vintage finds, gently used clothing, and unique home décor. When you shop or donate here, you aren't just a customer—you’re a teammate in our mission to provide compassionate care through Rainbow Community Care.
If you love bargain shopping and supporting a great cause, Rainbow Thrift Shoppe has you covered!
With many great items, you are bound to find just the right thing! Whether you're shopping for home décor, clothes, housewares, collectibles, books, or gifts, you can find quality items at a fair price!
High-Quality Finds for Your Home & Lifestyle
We offer affordable treasures & sustainable shopping! Our inventory changes daily, offering a curated selection of high-quality items at incredible prices. Whether you are looking for a hidden gem or everyday essentials, we invite you to explore our ever-changing shelves. We are the premier destination for thrifters in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Watertown, and throughout Jefferson County.
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Clothing & Accessories: Quality men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel and designer labels
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Home Décor & Kitchenware: From modern accents to vintage collectibles and small appliances to refresh your space
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Media & Books: A wide variety of media for every age
- Furniture & Seasonal Items: Unique pieces that make any house feel like home
Donate, Shop, or Volunteer
When you donate, shop, or volunteer at our store, you are supporting Rainbow Community Care, a local, independent, and non-profit provider that serves patients and families in Dodge and Jefferson Counties, as well as portions of Columbia, Dane, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. Proceeds from the store support Rainbow’s missions of hospice care, palliative care, advance care planning, grief support, parish nursing, and volunteer programs. Thank you!
Donations
Your donations are the heartbeat of our shop. 100% of the proceeds from the Rainbow Thrift Shoppe stay right here in our community to fund the patient care and support programs of Rainbow Community Care.
Please bring your gently used treasures to our designated drop-off area. You can drop off donations Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pull into the parking lot on Roosevelt St. and by the right-side garage door. Ring the doorbell next to the dumpster and someone will be out to help you!
We accept gently used, clean, and resalable items only. We cannot accept items that are soiled, smoky, damaged, too large/heavy to handle safely, or that contain pet hair.
We Accept:
- Women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing: jackets, suits, pants, skirts, tops, dresses, and formal wear
- Accessories: jewelry, shoes, scarves, hats, belts, and handbags
- Furniture (by pre-approval only): dressers, tables, bookshelves
- Housewares: kitchenware, small appliances, glassware, and cookware
- Home décor: lamps, vases, framed art, and collectibles
- Linens: bedding, throw pillows, quilts, tablecloths, table runners, and bath towels
- Entertainment: board games*, puzzles*, books, audiobooks, DVDs, and music CDs
*** Board games and puzzles must have all the pieces
We Cannot Accept:
- Headboards, footboards, and bed frames
- Mattresses, and sofa sleepers
- Entertainment centers
- Large exercise equipment
- Computers, computer components, and typewriters
- Televisions
- Blinds, and shades
- Baby/infant items, including swings, walkers, cribs, high chairs, and car seats
Volunteer with Us - Ways to Help:
Looking for a rewarding way to give back? We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers in Jefferson County to help sort donations, style displays, and greet our neighbors. Joining our volunteer team is a wonderful way to meet new people while supporting a vital local cause.
- Customer service: Greet customers, operate the cash register, answer the phone, and assist customers.
- Sort new donations: Assist donors with incoming donations; sort donations, and prepare them for pricing.
- Price donations: Sort and price merchandise, such as housewares, glassware, home décor, clothing, bedding, quilts, tablecloths, and towels. Clean any housewares, glassware, or home décor as necessary.
- Price collectibles and vintage items: Use the Internet to research and price the more valuable and collectible donations we receive.
- Stager: Stock merchandise and create attractive displays on the sales floor.
We appreciate volunteers committing to 2 to 4 hour shifts, but we welcome your help as often as your schedule allows. We'll offer a flexible schedule that works for you!
We ask for a minimum once-a-week commitment for shifts on Monday through Friday. Or volunteer for a shift every other Saturday. We accept and welcome time-off requests. A commitment of at least six months is appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jill or Lisa at (920) 674-4548 today. They will give you more information about training and orientation. Click here to fill out a Volunteer Application Form.
Volunteer Spotlight
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Come, visit us today!
Every day is a new adventure in thrift store shopping. At the Rainbow Thrift Shoppe, you always get great deals on quality merchandise and an exceptional shopping experience. You’ll also know your purchase helps support the patients, clients, and families served by Rainbow Community Care. Thank you!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Click here to learn more about the initial vision for the Rainbow Thrift Shoppe.
905 Madison Avenue
(We share a building with American Wholesale Furniture)
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 397-9970
Proudly serving Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Watertown, and surrounding areas.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Current Openings
To view all our open positions, please visit https://rainbowcommunitycare.org/Employment.