Shop: PV Thrift

Do you love shopping for a bargain? Better yet, do you like to shop where you know your money will support a good cause?

Then you’ll love shopping at P. V. Thrift Store, at 3400 East 8th Street in National City.

P. V. Thrift Store supports Friendships for Hope Refugee Assimilation Project by providing funding and work-study experience for refugees who are learning English and acquiring job skills.

P. V. Thrift is a thrift store that provides job and training opportunities to refugees and other immigrants in the San Diego community. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives after displacement, and we are committed to helping refugees and immigrants achieve their goals.

Our job and training programs provide refugees and immigrants with the skills and experience they need to find good-paying jobs in the United States. We offer a variety of programs, including:

• English language classes

• Computer training

• Customer service training

• Retail sales training

• Hospitality training

We also offer a variety of support services to help refugees and immigrants succeed in their new lives, including:

• Help with finding housing

• Help with finding transportation

• Help with finding childcare

• Help with navigating the American healthcare system

• Help with cultural orientation

Here are some of the benefits of job and training programs for refugees and immigrants:

Refugees and immigrants can learn the skills they need to find good-paying jobs.

Refugees and immigrants can learn about American culture and customs.

Refugees and immigrants can make friends and build relationships with other refugees, immigrants, and Americans.

Refugees and immigrants can feel more connected to their new community.

Refugees and immigrants can feel more confident and self-sufficient.