lise funderburg
Writer Lise Funderburg is our artist reporter this trip. Lise is a senior writer for TIME Magazine and the author of the book, Black, White, Other. She's also a passionate patron of thrift shops. Her favorite is the Whosoever Gospel Mission Thrift Store in the Germantown section of her native Philadelphia. Lise takes us on a trip to her beloved Whosoever where you can do good while you shop well.
LISTEN to the piece about Lise's trip to Whosoever Gospel Mission thrift store in Philadelphia that aired on Weekend All Things Considered. Or plan your own trip between the choices below.
 artist reporter bio
Find out more about writer Lise Funderburg and the fine art of thrifting. Read a couple of Lise's recent essays for TIME. Also link to her list of favorite thrift stores.
whosoever
Read a transcript of Lise’s conversation with Whosoever’s Executive Director, Reverend Bob Emberger. See a slide show of the thrift store’s vast and wondrous interior.
photo gallery of finds
See a slide show of Lise’s private collection of used treasures.
daughters of a thrifter
Listen to Lise and her sisters talk about their thrifting legacy, what they’ve found, what they’re looking for and, most importantly, the rules for successful thrifting.
testimony
Meet Veronica and Claudia, friends of Lise's who have benefited from her shopping skill. See thrift store booty and hear their Lise tales.
gospel hit list
The Whosoever Gospel Mission Thrift Store tunes their radio to WDAS 1480 AM - Philly's gospel station - nonstop. Read the lists of favorite gospel songs submitted by WDAS music director, Neicy Tribbett, and the men at Whosoever.
culture hound
Read Lise’s cultural picks on the web and in the world.
your turn
Post your stories about shopping, Gospel music, treasure hunts, fabulous finds, recycling, mission work and mission life or anything else that relates to this episode of Along For The Ride. Cast your vote in our shopping story contest.
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