Welcome To The Surprise Shop

The Surprise Shop, housed in Trinity's old rectory at 122 Allegheny Ave., is a thrift shop operated by the women of Trinity Church. It accepts clothing and household items in good condition as consigned articles or as donations, with all sale proceeds used to support Trinity's outreach ministries.



Calling All Art Lovers!!!

Visit our ART Exibit at the shop! This week we opened the works of Dana Morgan, famed  artist. Favored by the shop for her portrait of Peter Rabbit on the wall of our children’s room, Dana has been loved by Baltimore for years as she portrays her stellar VODKA WOMAN character visiting favorite spots throughout Baltimore.  Ms. Morgan’s work will be on consignment at the shop for the month of July and all proceeds will go to support the Trinity Church's Build for Future campaign.  Prints range from $35.00 - $1,250.00.


Wedding Gowns Sale

New Designer gowns still for sale in the Shop - send your brides-to-be over for a peak.

Open July 4th

We will be open on July 4th from 10:00am – 2:00pm! The Towson 4th of July parade takes place on our block this day during this time and our doors will be open to shop.  Parking will be available in our shop parking lot during this time for a fee. The Trinity Episcopal Youth will be selling parking tickets as a fund-raiser  during the parade and shop hours.

Summer Sale - 50% Off

We have had our last consignment and donation days for the summer. We are gearing up for July’s SUMMER SALE!  This sale will begin July 6th and continue through the end of July. We will be marking everything 50% off as it expires until all summer clothing and household items are gone. All books will be 50% off too.


September 2009 - Let's Cook

On September 1st the Surprise Shop will begin to prepare it’s first Surprise Shop Cook Book of favorite recipes from customers and parishioners. We plan on having our cookbook  ready for sale in April to celebrate our 47th Birthday. Therefore we need your favorite recipe! Please pick up a blank recipe form at the shop front desk to complete and return beginning September.

Donate Your Magazines:

  • Did you know?.... That you can donate your magazines to the Surprise Shop? That's right! We sell magazines for .25 each that are in good condition and within one year old. So GO GREEN and recycle your magazines for a good cause!

Menswear Room - Newly Renovated:

  • TAKE A Look!!!! Stop in and see our newly renovated menswear room at the Surprise Shop! Thanks to our very own Eagle Scout Christopher McPherson. He raised the money for the supplies and along with others built the beautiful cabinets by hand! Thanks Christopher!

Consignment Updates

  • As of June 20th we have suspended writing consignments and taking donations. Any donations left will be sent to the Salvation Army. Consignments and donations will resume on August 17th. Please make your appointment now.
  • The shop will close for summer break August 3 – 16 and will re-open August 17th. During this time we clean the shop and prepare it for fall – aside from giving the wonderful shop volunteers a deserved vacation.
  • Beginning August 17th we will only be accepting Fall clothing on consignment. Keep in mind that fall clothing includes sweaters, wool slacks & suits, long sleeve blouses and shirts, and coats/jackets that are appropriate for fall – not winter. We will not be accepting winter or Christmas items until mid  to late October.
  • On August 17th our consignment policy update will be available. We will update our consignment policy  each year when we re-open for fall if necessary. Please review our policy online for ongoing updates or pick up a paper copy at the shop.  The policy will update consignment items to be accepted and general guidelines.
  • The shop will close for summer break August 3 – 16 and will re-open August 17th. During this time we clean the shop and prepare it for fall – aside from giving the wonderful shop volunteers a deserved vacation.
  • Pick up a copy off our revised consignment policy on May 1st.
  • Any items you wish to withdraw from your consignment contract must be picked up prior to or on the day of your contract expiration and you must bring your own bags and boxes to take these items home in. If you decide to donate any items/not pick them up after your expiration date you may come in and pick up a tax deduction receipt for those items.
  • If you bring clothing in on hangers please switch you clothing articles to our hangers and take your hangers back home with you. Consignors will not be able to take hangers home with them when they come to retrieve their clothing articles at contract end.
  • Please remember to call and cancel your appointment if you cannot make it on the day you are scheduled. It is just common courtesy to our hard working volunteers.

THANK YOU

The Surprise Shop would like to thank all of its loyal customers and consignors. Through your support (ie;shopping, consigning, and donations) you have directly helped many folks in Baltimore City and County that need assistance. Feel proud that you are contributing to a good cause!
Some of the things that have been done since we re-opened with the money we take in:

  • Created a new clothing location to clothe the county's needy .
  • Hosted a Christmas dinner for the Towson homeless
  • Provided assistance for the battered women's & children's shelter
  • Provided assistance to orphans at Baltimore County Childcare
  • Assisted the graduating missionaries
  • Assisted the ACTC program
  • Provided a lunch for Towson homeless
  • Continuously provide monetary donations through Trinity  Episcopal Church to those in need



Surprise Shop Features New Specialty Rooms


"Used Book Room"

We now have a used book room!  This will be an exciting and fun room - come and visit and pick up your favorite novel! We are looking for books to fill this room.  New policy allows us to take paper back books on donation only. You may consign hard back books valued $2.00 or higher. As a reminder: we still cannot take encyclopedia's, manuals, or text books. Come visit our sophisticated book room today!  

"Accessories Room"

We now have a beautiful new "Accessories Room" and are looking for donators or consignors that will contribute gently used designer and fashionable shoes, handbags, hats, and evening gowns for this room! You will absolutely love this room ladies!

"Pre-teen - Teen - College Scene Room"

We now have a "pre-teen, teen, and college scene room" so...clean out your teen's closet and bring it in! University/College students welcome! This room will also include a small "vintage collection closet"! How fun!!!

Thank you for your support.