Twigs Thriftree thrift shop, an iconic establishment in the community founded by the nonprofit Twigs, reached a significant milestone in its six-decade history of charitable giving with a recent donation of $142,000 to Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), the shop’s total contribution to the hospital surpassed $4 million.
Over the decades, Twigs’ generosity profoundly impacted NWH, enhancing patient care and services across a variety of initiatives. From the establishment of the Twigs Healing Garden at the Cancer Health and Wellness Center and the Twigs Serenity Garden at the hospital’s emergency department to its continuing support of the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center, Twigs’ contributions have played a pivotal role in delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care to the community.
“Twigs is an invaluable partner in our mission to provide exceptional medical and surgical health care to our community,” said Derek Anderson, executive director at Northern Westchester Hospital. “Formed from various communities in the region and professional and personal backgrounds, the volunteer team of Twigs is the epitome of our mission. Where else can you find such a committed team of volunteers who are simultaneously serving the community, advancing the hospital’s sophisticated care, while impacting the environmental sustainability of our community?” he said.
Twigs, which was founded in 1945, opened its thrift store in 1964, offering a variety of preowned clothing, jewelry, art, books, bric-a-brac and small furniture. All profits from the thrift store benefit the vital health-care services provided by Northern Westchester Hospital.
A member of Northwell Health, Northern Westchester Hospital is a full-service 245-bed acute care hospital that serves as a teaching hospital, combined with medical and surgical expertise, leading-edge technology, a commitment to person-centered care, and over 1,400 highly trained medical staff members. It is the only hospital in Westchester County to receive Healthgrades 2024 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award, placing it among the top 5% in the nation.
