Marshall Area YMCA to Take Over Avera Marshall Thrift Store Operations in May

The store has operated under Avera's management for nearly four decades.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:18pm

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The Avera Marshall Thrift Store will soon be operated by the Marshall Area YMCA after nearly four decades under Avera's management. Avera Marshall announced it will transfer operation of the thrift store to the YMCA effective May 4, 2026.

Why it matters

The thrift store has provided affordable clothing and household goods while offering a place for residents to donate gently used items. The transition will allow the YMCA to expand its community outreach efforts.

The details

The thrift store opened in 1987 and has been operated by Avera Marshall. As the health care industry becomes increasingly complex, Avera decided to focus on its core mission of delivering high-quality health care services. The YMCA plans to run the store with volunteers and a paid manager, and paid positions currently employed by Avera Marshall will end as part of the transition, though affected workers are being encouraged to apply for other open roles within the organization.

  • The thrift store opened in 1987.
  • Avera Marshall announced it will transfer operation of the thrift store to the YMCA effective May 4, 2026.

The players

Avera Marshall

A regional health care provider that has operated the Avera Marshall Thrift Store for nearly four decades.

Marshall Area YMCA

A community organization that will take over the operations of the Avera Marshall Thrift Store starting in May 2026.

Debbie Streier

Avera Marshall Regional President and CEO.

Cindy Rosa

Marshall Area YMCA CEO.

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What they’re saying

“As the health care industry becomes increasingly complex, we must focus our time, resources and energy on our core mission of delivering high-quality health care services to the communities we serve. The Thrift Store has an incredible 38-year legacy, and we are grateful it will continue in the capable hands of a trusted community partner.”

— Debbie Streier, Avera Marshall Regional President and CEO

“The history and purpose of the YMCA is rooted in community outreach. We are honored to continue the Thrift Store's long tradition of service. This transition allows us to extend our mission beyond our walls and further support individuals and families in our community.”

— Cindy Rosa, Marshall Area YMCA CEO

What’s next

The thrift store will remain open at its current location during the transition, and additional details about future operations are expected from the YMCA in the coming months.

The takeaway

This transition highlights the YMCA's commitment to community outreach and its ability to take over the operations of a long-standing thrift store, ensuring the continuation of an important resource for affordable goods and donations in the Marshall area.