# In The Making: Thrift Store in Los Angeles, CA

> In The Making is a thrift store in Los Angeles, CA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ca/los-angeles/in-the-making/

This thrift store on East Cesar Chavez Avenue operates as a community resource center, staffed by youth interns who gain work skills and display their small businesses there. It opens monthly and for events, with hours and updates posted on Instagram. The shop sells used goods and accepts clothing donations, and reviewers note its boutique style, community involvement, and kind staff. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

> Our East LA location is staffed by our youth interns and is open only monthly and per event. Please follow our Instagram @ITM\_thiftboutique to learn more and for extended hours and events (specifically at our East LA location, Outlet/Event Space. We are a community resource center. Our boutiques serve as a platform for training youth with work skills as well as being a space for them to display their small businesses. For details of our 2 other locations PastPort Vintage LA and Trunk Show by PastPort Vintage in collaboration with Outfits and Oddities at 5006 1/2 York Blvd and 5031 York…
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 4024 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90063
- Phone: +1323-369-2331
- Website: http://inthemakingla.org/
- Google rating: 4.4 from 24 reviews
- County: Los Angeles County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.040391299999996,-118.1789247
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 19, 4★ 1, 3★ 1, 2★ 0, 1★ 3

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance
- About the business: Small business, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly

## What reviewers mention

boutique style (4), youth empowerment (4), community involvement (4), kind staff (3), welcoming atmosphere (2), numerous vendors (2), creative projects (2), quality items (2)

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## More

- [All thrift stores in Los Angeles, CA](https://thriftnearby.com/ca/los-angeles/)

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