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.

​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 Effingham.

In 2022 - SILK PURSE NEWTON, IL opens - Supporting the ministry of Family Life Center Newton.

In 2025 - SILK PURSE SHELBYVILLE, IL opens - Supporting the ministry of Family Life Center Shelbyville.

Our new locations in Newton  and Shelbyville carry 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.

Telephone: Effingham:  217-342-3319
Newton:  618-783-5334
Shelbyville 217-773-5577

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

Address: 908 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL  62401
8526 N State Highway 130, Newton, IL  62448
2105 W South 3rd Street, Shelbyville, IL  62565

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