The Clothes Horse

"In Christ we serve to meet the physical needs of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Graduate students and their families."

The Clothes Horse is a small thrift store on the Trinity campus. We provide clothes, toy, food and small household items free of charge to all graduate students and their families.  Faculty wives began this ministry nearly 30 years ago  and it is stronger today than ever before.  Each week many families are blessed to find just what they need at the Clothes Horse.

Following God's call to prepare for ministry is a leap of faith.  Students and their families take oon many financial burdens in order to pursue graduate studies at Trinity.  Tuition and living costs are expensive, and a full course load leaves little time to earn money.  many students are also responsible for a spouse, children, or a church.  We have numerous international students in our Trinity community, for whom adjusting to the American economy can be a struggle.

The ministry of the Clothes Horse is make possible by the work of many people.  A committee of three faculty wives oversees the entire operation.  A student manager assists in the care of administrative tasks and running the store on a daily basis.  Trinity college and graduate students work oat the store to fulfill volunteer and internship requirements.  Additional volunteers from both the campus community and area churches cover regular shirts, waiting on customers and sorting items.

Hours:

Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Extended hours: 3:30-5:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday of every month)

Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m.

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Currently on the food shelves, there are several cans of sweet potatoes. Lily from our welcoming committee has provided a few favorite recipes from her Indonesian culture. Go visit the Clothes Horse and try out one of these great recipes!

Sweet Potato in Coconut Mild Dessert Soup (Kolak Ubi)

1 can of cubed sweet potatoes (include the syrup)
1/2 can of coconut milk
2-3 lumps of cane sugar (piloncillo) or more according to taste
1 tsp cinnamon powder or one piece of cinnamon bark
1/2 tsp salt

Mix everything together and bring to a boil. Remove from fire and serve warm, or cold with ice
Note: you can add ripe plantain, cubed.

Sweet Potato Balls (Bola Ubi)

1-2 cans of cubed sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup of tapioca or corn starch
2 Tbs brown sugar
a dash of salt

Mix all ingredients together and shape into balls. Deep fry the balls until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.

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If you are interested in volunteering, doing a special project, donating items, or have any qeustions about the Clothes Horse, please call the store at 847-317-8182. Thi swill put you in contact with the manager or a committee member.

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