Join the Christian Center in reopening its expanded Heber Valley Thrift store. Photo: Heber Valley Thrift.

HEBER CITY, Utah — The Christian Center of Park City (CCPC) is set to unveil a major expansion of its Heber City Thrift store with a grand opening celebration at 55 East Center Street on Friday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony performed with the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, remarks from Mayor Franco, along with refreshments and giveaways throughout the day.

Jessica Bryant, Deputy Director of Grants and Marketing, said the project “nearly doubles our square footage for selling space,” allowing the organization to serve the growing Wasatch County community better.

“This opening is an invitation to the community to come shop, explore the new space, and donate,” she said. “The store is full of amazing deals. You really can’t leave without finding something great—I know I can’t.”

The store’s physical footprint now includes the former Wasatch Paint space, connected via an internal renovation. The added room allows CCPC to display and sell more furniture, rugs, recreation gear, and home décor items that are increasingly in demand, Bryant said. Heber Valley Thrift offers furniture, clothing, artwork, home goods, toys, and recreation gear at nonprofit prices.

All proceeds from thrift store sales support the Christian Center’s community programs, including food assistance, basic needs services, and crisis care.

“The donations we receive are a vehicle for us to continue and expand our programs. The deals people get make a difference in others’ lives,” she said.

CCPC opened its Heber location in 2013. The campus now features a food pantry, a basic needs assistance office with a part-time coordinator, a donation receiving area, and an expanded thrift store.

“We want to grow along with not only our sales space and what we’re offering customers, but also how we’re giving back,” Bryant said.

Bryant emphasized the store functions as more than a retail outlet—it’s also a gathering point for volunteers and shoppers alike.

“It really is a community hub. The volunteers are very tight-knit, and our staff and volunteers model that family feel,” she said. “It’s a place to come be part of a community—and give back to it.”

CCPC is encouraging locals to stop by on opening day or visit anytime to browse the new inventory or make a donation.

For more information about the Christian Center’s programs and donation guidelines, visit ccofpc.org.