In this episode of The Localist, host Carrie Rollwagen interviews Crystal Salter from Sozo Trading, an upscale thrift store supporting the Sozo Children's mission in Uganda. They discuss the challenges and rewards of running a mission-driven thrift store, including maintaining cleanliness, offering significant discounts and the importance of mindful consumerism. Crystal also elaborates on Sozo's community engagement, sustainability efforts and exciting store events and promotions.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sozo Website: https://www.sozotrading.org/

Sozo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sozotradingco/

Sozo Children: https://sozochildren.org/

Sozo Fair Trade Goods: https://www.sozotrading.org/global-goods/

The Foundry: https://foundryministries.com/

SMco Thrift: https://smcothrift.com/

Pick up my donation: https://www.pickupmydonation.com/

Rage Room: https://www.birminghamrageroom.com/