TWINSBURG, Ohio - The Humane Society of Summit County is still searching for a retail space to house its planned "ReTails" thrift store.

The store would be an evolution of the society's successful quarterly rummage sale fundraiser, which was previously held at the Stow-Kent Shopping Center. The rummage sale, which generated thousands of dollars a year for the organization, hasn't been held since the shopping center was sold last year.

"We are looking for a permanent home and would like to reinvent this very successful fundraiser as a continually open retail store, aptly called 'ReTails.' Unfortunately, with our limited budget and needs for a commercial space, nine months of searching has left us no closer to opening our store," said Diane Johnson, humane society president and CEO, in a news release.

The organization is looking for 4,500 to 7,500 square feet of retail space with parking it could use year-round. The humane society is hoping to partner with a local store owner or landlord along the Ohio 8 corridor who could accommodate a donated or reduced-price lease for three to five years.

Since HSSC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, a full or partial donation of the space could qualify for a tax-deductible contribution, said Johnson in a news release.

"ReTails is an established business with a dedicated donor and customer base. We hope someone who cherishes animals or relates to our mission will come forward to support the expansion of our venture," she said in a news release.

Interested property owners or landlords should contact HSSC Director of Development Louise DiLullo at 330-487-0333 ext. 240, or ldilullo@summithumane.org.

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