New Missoula thrift store opens with mission to serve community in need

MISSOULA — A new thrift store has opened on Reserve Street with a mission to bring more hope to the Missoula community.

The Bridge offers affordable prices and provides free items to those in need, creating what co-founder Carli Worley describes as a judgment-free space.

"This opens up a space where people can come inside and they can come exactly as they are, no judgment, no questions," Worley said.

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Worley and Mickala Gillispie started The Bridge after bonding over their shared desire to support others in the community.

"As popularity grew and the struggle got worse in the community, there was more need," Worley said.

The co-founders said they felt called t