Silk Purse debuted in 2001 and was started as a funding source for the ministry of Family Life Center.  

Family Life Center is a faith based not for profit organization established in 1995, providing practical assistance, education, and support to empower and equip women, men, and families experiencing pregnancy, parenting and related issues, to live healthy, productive lives.  To learn more click here.

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Silk Purse Thrift Store carries a full range of items for your shopping experience.  All items have been donated and all net proceeds go to support the ministries of Family Life Center.

NEW FOR 2022 - SILK PURSE OPENS IN NEWTON, IL - Our new location in Newton carries the same full range of items you have come to expect in our Effingham store.  All items have been donated and will support the ministry of Family Life Center Newton.

Telephone: Effingham:  217-342-3319
Newton:  618-783-5334

E-mail: Effingham:  silkpursemanager@familylifepcc.org
Newton:  spnewton@familylifepcc.org

Address: 908 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL  62401
8526 N State Highway 130, Newton, IL  62448

Hours:  Effingham:  9-7 Monday through Friday.  9-6 Saturday
              Newton:      9-7 Monday through Friday.  9-5 Saturday
Closed Sunday