The Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital Thrift Shops came into existence in 1992 with the opening of the Angels Camp shop.  Valley Springs opened in 1996.  Both shops offer quality merchandise that has been donated by the residents of Calaveras County and often receive donations from supporters who have moved to other counties but still remember the good work done by the shops.

The Thrift Shops depend on donations, and all proceeds stay in the community.  The profits are used for the Endowment For Youth Program in which school supplies and other school needs are met.  The shops help people who are in need of clothing or furniture because of a fire or other emergency.  The Thrift Shops co-sponsor the Harvest Health & Fitness Festival, and the Kids Carnival at the Calaveras County fair and donate to the CHP to help both children and adults at Christmas.

The Angels Camp Thrift Shop is located at the corner of Hwy. 49 and Hwy. 4 in Historic Downtown.  The Valley Springs Thrift Shop is located in the Mar-Val Shopping Center.

For more information, please contact Diana Rodrigues at (209) 736-0864 or (209) 772-2490.