Extraordinary Ventures

09/01/2026

We ❤️ teachers! Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teachers & staff save 10% at the Extraordinary Thrift Store every Sunday. It's our way of saying thanks. 🍎

Just show your valid ID to get the CHCCS teacher & staff discount.

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08/24/2026

Only 1 UNC football parking season pass left! Who wants it?

https://evfootballparking.square.site/

At our gameday lot on Rosemary Street, you get:
🏈 A reserved parking spot for every home game
🏈 Clean indoor restrooms
🏈 Quick walk to Kenan Stadium and Franklin St. restaurants
🏈 Easy exit after the game
🏈 Proceeds benefit Extraordinary Ventures

08/21/2026

We're so proud of the Events Crew at Blue Hill Event Center at Extraordinary Ventures for this huge achievement!

We are thrilled to have won the Best Event Space in Chapel Hill for the 4th year in a row in the Chapel Hill Magazine Best of Chapel Hill awards! A huge thanks to the community for your ongoing support!

08/19/2026

Thanks again to Harvey's Flower Co. for choosing Extraordinary Ventures as your July charity! 💐We truly appreciate your donation in support of our mission to create disability-inclusive employment!

08/19/2026

The community is invited to the public memorial of Jamezetta Bedford this Saturday, August 22nd at 2 p.m. at University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill.

A tireless advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, Jamezetta was very special to many here at Extraordinary Ventures and she will be sorely missed.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A public memorial service celebrating the life of Jamezetta Bedford, Orange County Commissioner and longtime advocate for public education and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 2 p.m. at University United Methodist ...

08/17/2026

Happy National Thrift Shop Day from your friends at the Extraordinary Thrift Store! 🛍️

The store is closed on Mondays, but behind the scenes, employees are hard at work getting everything ready for customers to shop and donate the rest of the week. 👕 🧸 👜

08/13/2026

🛍️ Did you know that Extraordinary Ventures now has an eBay store? Our eBay store features a curated selection of special books and fine jewelry — items too valuable or delicate to safely display in our physical thrift store.

Find us as extraordinaryventuresinc

Happy shopping!

08/12/2026

🐏 Welcome back, UNC students! Go back to campus with Extraordinary Ventures and make 2026=27 the best year yet in 4 easy steps:

1. Sign up for UNC student Extraordinary Laundry Service - free pick up + delivery! ✨
2. Pick up the perfect outfits for every day at the Extraordinary Thrift Store. Save 10% with your UNC student ID every Friday! 👗
3. Find unique decor + dorm essentials at the Extraordinary Thrift Store. And yes, you get 10% off on these every Friday with your UNC ID too. 🪞
4. Order football gameday parking season passes (tip: they are a must-have for all out of town Tar Heel fans). 🏈

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08/10/2026

Going to this year's Uncteacch Conference? Be sure to visit Extraordinary Gifts at the Friday Vendor Showcase!

This year’s conference will bring together experts, professionals, autistic advocates, and families to explore how neuroaffirming practices can be integrated into classrooms, clinics, workplaces, healthcare settings, and communities.
Featured topics include:
-Understanding neurodiversity and its impact on autism services
-Supporting neurodiversity in early intervention
-Structured TEACCHing as a neuroaffirming classroom practice
-Autistic and family perspectives on neuroaffirming care
-Strengths-based adult autism assessment
-Affirming human rights and supporting individuals with profound needs
-Improving healthcare experiences for autistic adults
-Attendees will gain practical strategies for promoting autonomy, honoring individual strengths, and creating environments where autistic individuals can thrive. Be part of a collaborative conversation shaping the future of autism support, research, and practice. Register today - https://teacch.com/trainings/teacch-calendar/

08/10/2026

🐏 Only 1 week until UNC FDOC! Get ready to make it a great year in 5 easy steps:

1️⃣ Sign up for a UNC student laundry subscription (moms, this is a great gift for your student!)
2️⃣ Pick the right laundry bag size (tip: athletes need the large bag)
3️⃣ We pick up their laundry at Granville Towers or off campus every week. FREE pick up + delivery!
4️⃣ Their clean, folded laundry is returned 2 days later.
5️⃣ Your student has a great year at Carolina!

💙 Extraordinary Laundry has been serving busy UNC students for over 15 years. Our mission is to create jobs for adults with IDD / autism - it's more than just laundry, it's laundry with a positive spin!

👉 Learn more / sign up here: https://extraordinarylaundry.com/who-we-serve/students/
💬 Questions?
📱 919-578-1385 (text for fastest response!)
📧 [email protected]