Upscale Resale reaffirms mission 06/18/2026
Another assignment I photographed for the Columbia Missourian in June. This was a fun assignment!
Patrons of Upscale Resale rush to look through jewelry case on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Upscale Resale in Columbia, Missouri. The profit from the items for sale stays in Columbia and goes to help local charities.
Shoppers line up at the front door waiting to get in at Upscale Resale on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. After being closed earlier in the week, shoppers could not wait to get in and check out all the new items available.
Jan Haffey holds up a t-shirt for classification for inventory in the stock room of Upscale Resale on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Columbia. “It’s the right thing to do, and they do so much for the community.” Haffey said about volunteering for the Up to Good organization.
Lynette Caskey helps organize the inventory and prepares for the main floor on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at UpScale Resale in Columbia, Missouri. “I believe in giving back to the community in particular what they do for children.” Caskey said.
Russell McCampbell begins the check out process with UpScale Resale volunteer Denise Latrorre on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Up 2 Good in Columbia, Missouri. McCampbell bought some jewelry and a pair of shoes.
Teresa Wilson tries on a necklace on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Upscale Resale in Columbia, Missouri. “I’m a regular shopper and it supports a good cause,” Wilson said. “I also like that the items are repurposed and the products are very high quality.”
Angela Wilcox looks through the clothing racks for that one item on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Upscale Resale in Columbia. “They have a great stuff and it all goes to a good cause.”
After shopping, patrons line up for check out on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at UpScale Resale in Columbia. The organization offers a great selection of donated items and the profit from the sale of these items goes back into community helping local charities.
Linda Antal an Up To Good volunteer rolls out a rug on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Upscale Resale in Columbia, Missouri. Every item in the store has been donated, including large furniture items and household items.
