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A vintage-style display features a mannequin in a red blouse, surrounded by colorful scarves, hats, handbags, teacups, lamps, jewelry, and accessories on a wooden dresser with a mirror.
A sign reading The Twig Thrift Shop hangs above a sidewalk beside a brick building. Green and yellow balloons are attached to a wall-mounted lantern below the sign. A blue building is visible in the background.
Clothing racks filled with colorful garments line the wall of a thrift store. Shelves display silverware, decorative items, and a flower arrangement. Magazines, a basket, and other small items are on the counter in the foreground.
A wooden shelving unit with square cubbies holds various items, including books, baskets, photo albums, boxes, bottles, dishware, and bags. An umbrella stand and folded metal screen are beside it on a green floor.
A wooden dresser with a mirror displays glassware, including bowls, vases, and candy dishes, along with a small figurine couple, dolls in red outfits, and a sign reading PINK TAG ~ New or Better Brands As Marked.
A smiling woman in a green apron stands next to a circular rack filled with colorful jackets and suits in a thrift store. Shoes and hats are displayed on top, and a sign reads “SUITS $15 BLAZERS $5.”.
A white brick building with large windows and a hanging sign that reads the Twig Thrift Shop above the entrance. Shadows of tree branches are cast on the wall.
A sign reading The Twig Thrift Shop hangs above the entrance of a white brick building with large windows and a lantern-style light fixture beside the door. Tree shadows are cast on the wall.
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The Twig is the Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital–an organization of women dedicated to providing financial aid, volunteer service, and support to Alexandria Hospital–itself originally established by volunteers. In 1933, a group of twenty-four young women gathered at the home of Mrs. Julian T. Burke to form the Junior Auxiliary of the Alexandria Hospital. They took the name “The Twig” from a contest entry by Mrs. Nellie Sommers Blackwell; this described the new organization as a small branch of the “tree” which supported the hospital. In 1997, Alexandria Hospital joined the Inova Health Group to maintain a community based non-profit service. The Twig and Inova Alexandria Hospital both have grown along with the city of Alexandria. Throughout the years, the Twig has remained true to the goals of its charter members by helping the hospital provide the highest quality medical service. Today’s members carry on that tradition of community support, having raised over $3.6 million for hospital programs and equipment. In June 2010, the Twig accepted its biggest challenge to date when it pledged $1 million towards the construction of The Twig Surgical Center, featuring 24 single patient rooms dedicated to the care of post-surgical patients. The Twig is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization. For additional information on our financial status, email [email protected]. The Twig Thrift Shop, located in Old Town Alexandria at 106 N. Columbus Street, specializes in quality clothing and accessories for Women, Men and Teens, as well as items for the home.