Ah yes, late-stage capitalism: now with charity skins. The Salvation Army has launched what it calls the world’s first digital thrift store inside Roblox—Thrift Score—selling digital fashion for avatars, with proceeds intended to support its programs nationwide. Helpful… or just gamifying a lifeline? 🤔

https://games.slashdot.org/story/26/02/21/0632214/the-salvation-army-opens-a-digital-thrift-store-on-roblox

#SalvationArmy #Roblox #ThriftScore

Now I understand why Craigslist isn’t the place anymore where both seller and buyer are happy. Buying and selling used stuff is all about making the big bucks.
#usedbooks #SalvationArmy #ValueVillage #craigslist

https://thewalrus.ca/thrifting-was-about-frugality-how-did-it-become-all-about-profit/

#WarmingShelters open around #Dallas - #FortWorth amid weekend winter storm

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Thu, January 22, 2026

"As Dallas-Fort Worth braces for brutally cold temperatures, freezing precipitation, and possible power outages this weekend, local city buildings and nonprofits are opening their doors as warming shelters. Here is a running list of places where people can go to safely warm up and rest. The list will be updated as more are announced.

"The City of #FortWorthTx manages an emergency overnight overflow sheltering program when temperatures reach certain thresholds and regular emergency shelters are at capacity. If regular emergency shelters and beds are full when people arrive, they will be relocated to available overflow beds at one of the available additional emergency shelter locations, the city says.They advise that individuals experiencing homelessness should first access one of the regular emergency shelters:

- Union Gospel Mission (1321 E. Lancaster Ave.)

- Presbyterian Night Shelter (2400 Cypress St.)

- Families should go to the Salvation Army's J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center (1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth)

The City of #ArlingtonTx has additional overnight shelters available:

- First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Mesquite St. Open on dates when overnight temperatures reach 32 degrees or less for four or more consecutive hours.

- Nations Church Arlington, 1013 W. Park Row Drive. Open continuously from noon Friday-Monday as both a warming center and an overnight shelter.

- All Arlington Public Library locations and recreation centers are open to the public for warming, in designated areas, during standard operating hours.

- The Arlington Animal Services Shelter accepts pets of homeless individuals as capacity allows.

The #SalvationArmy has several warming stations available across #TarrantTx, Dallas, and #Denton Counties. They'll provide shelter and warmth, food and drink, emotional and spiritual care, and additional supplies to anyone in need.

Locations are:

- In Tarrant County, the Arlington Corps Community Center (712 W. Abram St., Arlington) and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center (1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth)

- In Denton County, the Denton Corps Community Center (1508 E. McKinney St., Denton) and Lewisville Corps Community Center (880 Fox Ave., #LewisvilleTx)

- In Dallas County, the Garland Corps Community Center (451 W. Avenue D, Garland) and Carr P. Collins Social Service Center (5302 Harry Hines Blvd.)

Dallas Public Libraries and Recreation Centers are open during regular hours as warming and charging stations.

The Office of Homeless Solutions provides help for unsheltered individuals in Dallas.

Austin Street Center, in partnership with the City of Dallas and OurCalling, is activating an Inclement Weather Shelter at Fair Park’s Automobile Building, at 1010 1st Ave., Dallas, beginning at 4 pm Friday, January 23. It can accommodate 1,200 individuals and will offer shuttle service, meals, restroom facilities, blankets, and a safe, heated space for those experiencing homelessness. (Note: Austin Street's shelter location at 2929 Hickory St. will not be in operation this weekend.)"

@newsbot

#Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #WinterWeather #WinterSafetyTips #TexasWx #Texas #ColdWeatherTips #WinterStorm #RedCross #USWx #OvernightSheltersTx #PetShelters

American troops indulging our legendary sweet tooth during some down-time from the trenches, Western Front, WW1, 1918

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/1670532/american-troops-indulging-our-legendary-sweet-tooth-during-some-down-time-from-the-tren