Blue Ridge Hospice, a not-for-profit hospice serving eight counties, including Loudoun, will open its newest thrift shop on Friday, July 31, at 57 Catoctin Circle in the Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center. The shop is in the longtime location of the former Hallmark Treasure House.

A grand opening and open house is planned at 10 a.m. with state, county and town officials present for the ribbon cutting. The public is invited to join in the celebration and shop after the ribbon cutting.

"We are pleased to add the Leesburg location to our family of high-quality thrift shops, and to bring this new shopping experience to the residents of the Leesburg area," said Blue Ridge Hospice Executive Director Ernie Carnevale. He added that Hospice looks forward to partnering with Loudoun's existing thrift and consignment shops.

Blue Ridge Hospice also maintains a clinical/administrative office in the medical building at 224 Cornwall Street at the campus of Inova Loudoun Hospital.

It operates thrift shops in Purcellville, Winchester, Stephens City, Front Royal, Strasburg, Berryville, and Harrisonburg. Net proceeds from Blue Ridge Hospice's thrift shops are directed toward its patient care services. Volunteers to work in the new Leesburg shop and the Purcellville shop are welcomed.

Occupying 5,573 sq. feet, the Blue Ridge Hospice Shop will feature clothing, jewelry, household décor and accessories, as well as furniture, silent auctions, and weekly specials. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. "Our new location provides an excellent way for area residents to purchase quality items at reasonable costs and a trusted outlet to donate no longer needed items," said Jacki Mumm, Regional Director of the Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shops.

Blue Ridge Hospice is celebrating its 34th anniversary of serving Winchester and eight surrounding counties. Last year, Blue Ridge Hospice cared for 1,176 patients and assisted more than 2,000 family members through its grief and loss services. More than $313,000 was provided in charity care to the communities it serves.

For more information, visit blueridgehospice.org or call 540-313-9200.