About us

We're more than just a thrift store; we're a community hub dedicated to serving survivors of trauma and those navigating hardship with compassion and support. Shop our unique collection and help us make a difference 

Our mission

We strive to serve  with compassion and community-rooted support. We believe in second chances. Founded in Columbia, Missouri, we exist to give back to those in need.

 

Core values

🧡 Dignity: We believe every person deserves respect, no matter their story. Our space honors the worth of survivors, seekers, and neighbors alike.

🤝 Compassion: We lead with empathy—offering care without judgment, and listening with open hearts.

💡 Transparency: We share openly. From our daily operating costs to our donation breakdown, we invite trust through clarity.

🌱 Empowerment: ensuring survivors and community members feel seen, heard, and supported.

🏘️ Community: We are rooted in Columbia, Missouri—and built by the people we serve. Every donation, every purchase, every act of kindness strengthens our shared mission.

Proceeds of sales from donated items benefits survivors of trauma and anyone else that may be navigating hardship! We exist to help our community! 
Please prayerfully consider helping us keep our mission alive, with a one time or ongoing donation even a dollar helps! 
For those who can't spare any of their hard earned funds, we'd greatly appreciate your prayers for Our Cause and our neighbors! 

Vision 

We dream of a Columbia where survivors are met with dignity, not judgment and noone walks alone.  Where clothing is more than fabric—it’s a form of care. 

When our vision is fully realized:

• Survivors find safety, choice, and empowerment in our space

• Neighbors give and receive without shame

• Donations fuel direct aid, advocacy, and transformation

• Our store becomes a sanctuary We believe in beauty from brokenness. In transparency as trust. In community as cure.
The Cause Closet is not just a store. It’s a movement—rooted in love, led by purpose, and built for healing.