Community Spotlight: The Cherry Door helps local hospitals

Angelica Good, The Yellow Jacket

The Cherry Door, located on E. High Street in Waynesburg, is an auxiliary thrift shop that donates all of its earnings to hospitals in order to support various operations. The Cherry Door currently donates their earnings to support Washington Health System Greene, here in Waynesburg. They also help struggling students by aiding with scholarships. 

The Cherry Door was started in the 1960s by a group of ladies in the area that had a passion for assisting the hospital.

“They took used clothing and would sell it and the money would go to the hospital. We are almost 60 years later, and we are still going strong,” said Linda Mariner, manager of The Cherry Door Thrift Shop.

Linda and her husband John Mariner are working hard to manage The Cherry Door with the help of 20 wonderful volunteers. 

“We couldn’t do without them. They are each so wonderful and so helpful,” Mariner said. 

Volunteers must pass their criminal and child abuse clearances along with completing an application in order to help keep the store running.

The Cherry Door receives a large variety of donations on a daily basis and the volunteers only put out items that are in good condition. These gently used items are available for someone else who can utilize them. It is a form of recycling, but in this case, the money goes to help those in need. 

“There are so many things here, and they just get here and go out the door. We get some really high-end Under Armour, and great name brands such as American Eagle and Buckle amongst so much more. We carry all kinds of things,” Mariner said.

Their items sell within days and are replaced just as quickly with a new treasure. A trip to the thrift store is often a weekly ordeal for many people within the community. They have to make sure they stay up to date with their new items, Mariner explains. 

“You must visit often so that you don’t miss a bargain,” she said.

The Cherry Door is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.