At a time when families across Los Angeles are carefully managing every dollar, The Council Shop is making it easier for shoppers to stretch their budgets.
The Council Shop, the mission-driven retail enterprise of NCJWLA, is now permanently tax-free, allowing customers to save more on clothing, household goods, furniture, books, and everyday essentials.
While the change may seem small at first glance, its impact can be significant for the thousands of individuals and families who rely on The Council Shop for affordable necessities.
“In today’s economy, families are stretching every dollar. More than 60% of The Council Shop customers qualify as low income,” said Marjorie Gilberg, CEO of NCJWLA. “While the sales tax exemption may seem negligible to some, it could mean a mom has the ability to buy more clothes for her growing children, or a family can buy warm jackets next winter. This change will make a real difference for our communities.”
For decades, The Council Shop has served as more than a thrift store. Through seven locations across Los Angeles, it has provided affordable shopping options while transforming donated goods into funding that supports programs focused on economic justice, financial resilience, workforce development, and opportunities for women and families.
The move to tax-free shopping reflects NCJWLA’s ongoing commitment to reducing barriers and increasing access to affordable goods for those who need them most.
“These immediate savings give our shoppers greater purchasing power at a time when every dollar matters,” said Jill Sager, Chief Retail Officer. “By lowering costs at checkout, families can stretch their budgets further, purchase more of the essentials they need, and continue shopping sustainably and affordably. Shopping at The Council Shop just became even smarter, and even more impactful.”
Every purchase at The Council Shop creates a ripple effect. Shoppers save money on the items they need, donated goods stay out of landfills, and proceeds help fund programs that strengthen financial stability and economic mobility throughout Los Angeles.
Visit your nearest Council Shop location and experience tax-free shopping every day.