ARANSAS COUNTY, Texas — After 40 years of operation, Community Shop in Rockport has officially become a nonprofit organization with its own location.

Volunteers at the shop, located on East Cornwall Street, sort through donations of clothes, purses, furniture and other second-hand items.

"The net proceeds from our shop are given back to the nonprofits," President of Community Shop, Tess Sauthier said.

Neighborhood News Reporter Victoria Balderrama got a behind the scenes look.

"This is all, these are all full of books and DVDs waiting to be sold. These are your everyday purses. The lady that handles our purses is just a whiz," Sauthier said.

The organization's move to its own location marks a significant milestone.

"We're very pleased about being on our own and we think that the co

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