The Auntie Helen’s thrift store has moved to 4127 30th Street near the Vons supermarket in North Park after the rent was raised at its old location to the non-profit organization which still supplies free laundry services to people with HIV and AIDS. The old location at 4028 30th Street is closed, but there was…
Todd Gloria Dear Editor, I shudder at the thought of Todd Gloria becoming president of the City Council. In the 31 years that I’ve lived in San Diego, it’s quite possible that Todd Gloria is the worst Third District Councilmember we’ve ever had. He does not return phone calls, he does not answer letters and…
The store is quiet. It is morning, and before the doors open we rush to get things ready to serve our customers. For 22 years hundreds of volunteers and storekeepers have felt the same tingling of anticipation. Gary Cheatham began almost a quarter century ago in his garage thinking of a way to help his…
Auntie Helen’s Fluff n’ Fold, which provides free laundry services for people with AIDS throughout San Diego County, will be celebrating the completion of their first major renovation with a rededication and re-opening ceremony Thursday, April 19 6-9 p.m. at 4028 30th Street in San Diego. Auntie Helen’s started in the garage of founder, Gary…
