Forest and Found – The Art of Charitable Thrift

Lake Forest, United States

5

4 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 847-482-1705
Website:
www.forestandfound.com
Address:
1363 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.9 miLake Forest
1.1 miLake Bluff
2.9 miGreat Lakes
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Local time (Lake Forest) 4:41 AM Saturday, June 7, 2025

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Description

Specialties

We’re a place for giving and taking… a destination retail shop and a nonprofit.

RIght now, our shop has the best selection of Christmas decorations, designer clothing, interesting décor — tools for entertaining and self expression.

As a nonprofit, we help give a leg up to those who need it. Our profits go to support the work of two local charities, A Safe Place and Bernie’s Book Bank.

History

Established in 2014.

Forest & Found is a new thrift store at the intersection of retail and reuse.

We’re a place for giving and taking, a retail destination and a nonprofit.

In our storefront, we feature community-​sourced design, good quality items that are ready for a second home. Behind the scenes, we help give a leg up to those who need it. Our profits go to support the work of two local charities, A Safe Place and Bernie’s Book Bank.

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4 reviews of Forest and Found – The Art of Charitable Thrift

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Place rating: 5
Highland Park, IL
Nicely curated items in this fabulous resale shop. Their creative displays serve as a source of design inspiration. I have found so many wonderful things here. This shop is one of my favorite resale shops in the Chicago area.
Place rating: 5
Evanston, IL
What would you expect from a thrift store in one of the best zipcodes in the country? Veeery interesting stuff at veeery interesting prices.
I bought a $ 250 Hermes tie for $ 20. There are cool housewares and funky stuff tucked in the corners. It’s really quite the place.
Parking is great, too. On street right in front of the store.
The two charities they support are excellent choices, so your money will go in the right direction. They are a non-​profit, so any donations are deductible.
The inventory is well-​culled so things you get are in great shape, clean and working, typically. This also means that if you THINK you want something, get it as once it’s gone there aren’t anymore. The good news is you don’t have to dig through dirt to find the diamonds.
Place rating: 5
Lake Forest, IL
Great place for donation and fun shopping. More vintage in decoration and goods. Love it
Place rating: 5
Lake Forest, IL
If you need some lightly used designer type things, this is the best place to go. It is located on Western Avenue about ½ mile north of the Market Square. We love the decoration theme, rustic industrial look. The proceeds from this shop go to some worthy charities. We are returning to offer some donations that I understand will qualify as a tax deductible gift.