Open every Thursday and run entirely by volunteers for over 35 years, The Upper Room Thrift Store provides a menagerie of items at bargain prices donating most of the proceeds to help others.

But that will soon come to an end.

Following the recent sale of the building in which they are located at Second Street and Robberts Avenue, the longstanding community service institution’s last day of operation will be Thursday, Oct. 28.

“We have a great bunch of volunteers and have enjoyed each other so much,” director Wilma Vaughn said.

“We are thankful for each one that donated their time so freely in helping the community and people in need.”

Through donations provided by community members and proceeds from the sales, many local service-oriented organizations as well as individuals in need have shared in benefits from the thrift store.

Last year, the Upper Room contributed a total of $3,900 between the police department, fire department, senior citizens center, Memory Lane, Wheatheart Nutrition, Chisholm Trail Museum, Ambucs, Meals on Wheels and Kingfisher Winter Nights.

Another $3,590 in gift cards was given to individuals during the holidays to help provide groceries for a holiday meal.

The Upper Room will no longer be accepting donations of items, but will remain open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through October and will have a close-out sale on Saturday, Oct. 23, longtime volunteer Robert Wehrenberg said.

Many different items are available including kitchen appliances, dishes, clothing, furniture, knick-knacks and much more.

All merchandise is discounted and everything must go, he said, including glass display cases, tables, shelves, desks, chairs and so forth.

“We appreciate the support we’ve received in the past and now as we move forward, helping to get the building cleared out,” he added.

Former Upper Room director for over 20 years, Betty Teders said:

“We want to thank everyone in the community for supporting the Upper Room and contributing with their donations through the years.

“It’s helped a lot of people.”