Hi-Line Living: Havre's Haven: Helping fulfill needs

Jolene Ophus said she often wants to save the world.

"I would save 400 orphans if I could, but I don't have the money or energy," she said.

As manager of Havre's Helping Haven, a thrift store in the basement of the Havre Central High School on the 400 Block of Sixth Avenue, she makes a difference for people who are in need of clothes and other basic needs.

Ophus said 100 customers have come into the store every day the store has been open in the last six weeks.

And as of last week, the number of days the store is open has been expanded from three to five.

Professional attire and casual wear al...