Since our thrift store opened in 2022 we have helped over 45,000 items find new homes
At Lilypad, sustainability is woven into our mission. Our upstairs playspace gives families a joyful, affordable place to gather, while our downstairs thrift store keeps gently used baby and kid items in circulation — reducing waste.
Everything we sell is donated by our community, and every purchase helps fund the playspace upstairs.
Thank you for making this ecosystem thrive. Together, we’re creating a space that nurtures children, families and the planet.
In 2024, Lilypad Thrift sold over 6,669 pieces of clothing + 3,359 toys*
* These figures do NOT include CityKids Consignment sales
ITEMS PER YEAR
2024 STATS BY CATEGORY:
6,699 CLOTHES
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3,359 TOYS
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837 SHOES
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2,588 BOOKS
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232 SWADDLES
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140 GEAR
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6,699 CLOTHES 〰️ 3,359 TOYS 〰️ 837 SHOES 〰️ 2,588 BOOKS 〰️ 232 SWADDLES 〰️ 140 GEAR 〰️
Items that cannot be sold in our shop are passed on to other organizations:
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
OUR CLOSET IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
GOODWILL
CRADLES TO CRAYONS
CIRCLE THRIFT
CityKids
CityKids started as a dream, a fundraiser for a family-centered space; our first sale was in 2014, and two years later, Lilypad opened our doors as a playspace at 1234 S Broad Street.
CityKids helps local families sell and recycle 1,000s and 1,000’s of children’s items, keeping money in the community and toys, clothes, gear and more out of landfills. All unsold items go directly to local charities.
Help us out!
Consider volunteering at CityKids or at one of our sidewalk sales to help us in our mission to grow a sustainable local community for families in Philadelphia!
