As of September 22, our California stores are reopening. To help keep our communities as safe as possible, we have adjusted store hours. Our Chula Vista, Fontana, and Los Angeles stores will be open Monday to Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM. The Calimesa store hours will be open Monday to Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM, and Sacramento will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM. Check our website for the latest updates. Additionally, to make a donation, you must make an appointment online at deseretindustries.org/reopen. Thank you for your patience with us during this time!

With a little cutting and sewing, you can transform clothing from Deseret Industries into completely new pieces. A secret from our DIY pro Lisa is to use what the item gives you. Find ways to use the original hem, waistband, or ties to simplify the project. And that's exactly what Lisa did with the four mystery items we sent her! Check out our blog for details: https://www.deseretindustries.org/blog/di-challenge-transform-clothing-into-new-pieces.

You can almost always find cutting boards at DI! Ever wonder how to freshen them up and make them your own? Check out our blog for a tutorial. deseretindustries.org/blog/diy-challenge-personalizing-cutting-boards-and-cooking-utensils

Happy Labor Day! We are grateful for the staff and associates we work with each day!

What would you do with a set of board games? (Besides have a game night, of course!) We sent @FancyFarmgirls a mystery box of items from DI. See how they used Scrabble tiles, checkers, and some hot glue to make something totally new. https://www.deseretindustries.org/blog/diy-challenge-upcycling-board-games-and-frames

At Deseret Industries, we believe in our associates and their ability to meet their career goals. If you or someone you know wants to enroll in the job training program at DI, call your local store or visit https://bit.ly/34lQKiJ.

Boo! Getting ready for Halloween? Deseret Industries has everything you need to make cute, unique, and creative costumes. Here are six easy DI costume ideas from @agirlandagluegun: a rock star, a mummy, a scarecrow, a flower child, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Milky Way galaxy. What costumes are you putting together this year? See more here: https://bit.ly/2SmeD2s.

Plaid Week Idea #2: Cut a square of plaid and stick it in a picture frame! This is an easy way to add a pop of fall to your home—and you can get everything you need from Deseret Industries. Share your plaid ideas with us by using #deseretindustries.

Looking for a fun project to do with kids? Flip a house with Deseret Industries—a dollhouse, that is! Our friend Maggie upcycled a dollhouse using scrapbook paper as wallpaper, postage stamps as artwork, some spray paint, and more!

Plaid Week Idea #1: Get a basket and a plaid shirt with fall colors from DI. Cut the shirt into strips and weave them through the basket! What ideas do you have for using plaid from Deseret Industries? Share your ideas using #deseretindustries or DM us!

This week we’ll be highlighting ideas of things you can do with plaid from Deseret Industries! Share your ideas and tag #deseretindustries!

Happy Fall! This month, we'll be highlighting all the fun autumn decor you can buy or make using Deseret Industries! We'll share our ideas--but we want to see yours! Follow along with us and share your DI projects around these themes. Use #deseretindustries or share it with us in a DM.

Happy last week of October! This week we’re highlighting how to use items from Deseret Industries to create pumpkin decor around your home. We want to see your ideas! DM us or share using #DeseretIndustries.

We challenged a D.I. shopper to upcycle a wedding dress! With some scissors and fabric dye, she created a new masterpiece. What clothing have you upcycled? See our stories or blog for more! https://bit.ly/2SMHsoH

How do you use glassware and jars from DI in your home? Here are a few of our ideas: 1) Buy a glass dish at Deseret Industries to use for delivering dessert to a friend, and let them keep the bowl! 2) Search for a collection of vases and jars with interesting shapes and colors. Add some ribbon and flowers and display them all together. 3) Use them to hold crafting supplies. It’s a fun a way to display and store items at the same time.

Sunflowers + twinkle lights + mason jars and a basket from DI = a perfect fall table centerpiece The twinkle lights remind us of fireflies. How do you use mason jars from DI in your home? DM us or share using #DeseretIndustries to let us know.

What Halloween costumes are you putting together this year? Shop at Deseret Industries for costumes for your little nurses, construction workers, and chefs. Shopping at DI helps pay for job training so our associates can become nurses, construction workers, and chefs too!

Mason jars, vases, bottles—you can always find great glassware at DI! How are you using glassware in your home for fall? Tag #deseretindustries or DM us your ideas!

This father and his sons found some great toys at DI and also learned more about how their purchases help people in their community. *Note: This video was filmed in 2019.

Deseret Industries has all kinds of interesting plates, flatware, and glasses. You can combine pieces from different sets to make a beautiful place setting.

Brystina started working at Deseret Industries not expecting to enjoy work. But after making a friend and having some growth opportunities, she has a different perspective. “I started here as one person—it’s only been a few months, and I already feel like my world has completely changed,” says Brystina. “This is my first job. I was so worried I would hate working because everyone always complains about work. But being here really showed me that anything—even the parts of life that people don’t like—can have interesting and enjoyable factors to it.” Since coming to DI, Brystina has received her GED and is working on getting her driver’s license. She’s exploring different careers, but she’s interested in writing and in counseling work with children. “I found out from DI that there are so many things that I am capable of. And they helped showed me how brilliant I can be.”

A great way to set a table is to use a color as a theme. Then shop with that theme in mind—look for plates, flatware, linens, and centerpiece items that match the color you picked!

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box when shopping at DI! Decorating with items that don’t always seem to go together is a great way to create visual interest. One shopper used an embroidered pillowcase as a placemat, a vintage book as a centerpiece, and mismatched plates for a unique tablescape that we love!

Seasons changing where you live? Stop at DI to stock up on winter clothes—and help our associates in the process. *Note: This video was filmed in 2019.

"I thought to myself, 'Who's going to hire us? We're both over 70,'" says Phyllis, a former associate who, after spending five months training at Deseret Industries, has a new job that she loves. Phyllis and her husband were in retirement when they found themselves needing to return to work, and DI was there to help them. Contact your local Deseret Industries if you or someone you know could benefit from our job-training program!

Bookcases can be a fun and functional way to decorate your home and show some personal flair. Read up on 12 ways to style your shelves. https://www.deseretindustries.org/blog/thrift-your-way-to-a-stylish-bookcase DESERETINDUSTRIES.ORG Thrift Your Way to a Stylish Bookcase

Want a professional-looking floral arrangement for less $$? Start by thrifting a beautiful vase at Deseret Industries, and then watch this video for some of our favorite flower-arranging tips!

Angel was down on her luck and about to be evicted when she discovered Deseret Industries. “I worked there for a short time, and then my life and my perspective began to change,” says Angel. Growing up, Angel didn’t have a lot of stability. She struggled with school and then with employment. Angel worked hard to change her life and found the support she needed at Deseret Industries. We’re here to help anyone who is struggling with employment. Know someone in Angel’s circumstance? Tell them about Deseret Industries.

Relationships are important to Omima. She moved to the United States six years ago with her husband and three daughters, but she communicates often with family and friends who live in her home country of Sudan and from her time living in Kenya. When she started at Deseret Industries, Omima worked processing donations. Now she works as a cashier, which is a good fit for her because she cares deeply about others. “I like to talk with people and discuss things with them,” she says. Omima is enjoying learning all kinds of things at DI: “I've learned how to answer the phone, organize clothing, and help customers with credit cards and cash [as well as about] customer service.” Moving forward, Omima would like to find a full-time job with benefits where she can use her cashiering and customer service skills. Comment, like, or share to show support for Omima.

This craft is easy, great to do with kids or teens, and brings a little sunshine into your home! All you need is a few thrifted mugs, a permanent marker, and a little imaginative spirit. https://www.deseretindustries.org/blog/cute-and-easy-planters DESERETINDUSTRIES.ORG Cute and Easy Planters