It’s already been a tough winter — near-blizzards, total blizzards — so we’re pleased to announce that Housing Works’ annual Spring Preview sales kick off this weekend to help pull you through.

Every winter, we stockpile donations of spring merchandise and unveil the best items at separate “preview” sales at each of our locations.

This year we’re featuring an unprecedented ten preview sales because our new store in Hells Kitchen is opening mid March (stay tuned for more details). And of course, our shopping website, Shophousingworks.com, will host its own virtual Spring Preview. Spring 2010 featured goodies include:

Zac Posen print dress: $250
Catherine Malandrino limited edition clutch: $150
Robert Rodriguez silk cocktail dress: $65
Le Corbusier sling chair: $450
Etro men’s button down shirt: $55

COST OF ENTRY: Entry to each sale is $10 at the door; however, entry to all sales is free for Housing Works members. Join today, or become a member at a Housing Works Thrift Shop location the same day on which that location is holding a preview and still get in free!

WHEN AND WHERE
Yorkville, 1730 2nd Ave.
Saturday, February 27, 10am to 6pm

Upper East, 202 East 77th St.
Thursday, March 2, 5pm to 8pm

Chelsea, 143 West 17th St.
Thursday, March 4, 5pm to 8pm

West Village, 245 West 10th St.
Saturday, March 7, 11am to 7pm

Tribeca, 119 Chambers St.
Tuesday, March 9, 5pm to 8pm

Shophousingworks.com Online Preview
Monday, March 10, noon

Columbus, 306 Columbus Ave.
Thursday, March 11, 5pm to 8pm

Brooklyn, 122 Montague St.
Saturday, March 13, 11am to 7pm

Hell’s Kitchen, 730-732 9th ave.
Mid March (more details coming soon)

Gramercy, Thursday, 157 East 23rd St.
Thursday, March 18, 5pm to 8pm

Soho, 130 Crosby St.
Saturday, March 20, 11am to 7pm

BENEFITS: All Housing Works Thrift Shops profits go to Housing Works’ lifesaving services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS, such as housing, meals and medical care. Founded in 1990, Housing Works is New York City’s largest community-based nonprofit AIDS organization.