The Economy Shop
The Economy Shop is a charity resale shop located at 103 South Grove Ave, Oak Park.
Donated items are sorted by type and then marked for sale in their designated room. Housing Forward volunteers manage the Better Women's Clothing room on the first floor.
2025 - 2026 Room Chair
Jennifer Watts
Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions, and make sure you are registered to volunteer before signing up for a shift using the calendar below.
When is the Economy Shop open?
The Economy Shop is open to the public on designated Sale Days from September through the beginning of June.
How many shifts are available?
Tuesday and Thursdays are the Marking and Sorting Days. We ask for three volunteers per shift on Marking and Sorting Days. These shifts are from 9am - 12pm.
How many sale days are there?
There are three or four Sale days each month - one Thursday and two or three Saturdays. There are two shifts on sale days, 9am - 12pm and 12pm - 3pm.
Who do I contact if I am unable to make my scheduled shift?
Please reach out to Cherrell Jackson, cjackson@housingforward.org, so we can make that shift available to other volunteers.