You never know what treasures you might find in a building next to Hope Within Ministries at 4748 E. Harrisburg Pike, Elizabethtown. Inside The Trove, treasure awaits.

"In theory, we are a thrift shop, but really we're more of an upcycled shop," said Audrie Schaller, who manages The Trove. "We don't sell clothing other than some scarves and hats. We sell vintage jewelry, furniture and housewares."

Proceeds from The Trove benefit Hope Within Ministries, a nonprofit that provides medical and dental care as well as mental health counseling.

The Trove began as a pop-up shop inside Hope Within, but transforming the clinic space into a store after hours was time-consuming and difficult for the staff. When the separate building became available, the pop-up shop moved there, operating in the warmer months from the building and under tents in the parking lot.

It was then that Schaller realized the store needed a better name than "pop-up shop." Working with Hope Within's new director of development, she chose "The Trove" because of the word's meaning: a store of valuable or delightful things.

Along with vintage items the store sells as-is, Schaller refinishes and upcycles much of the store's inventory. She has sanded, stained and painted buffets; stenciled artwork on furniture; added unique touches such as wallpaper to the inside of bookcases; and worked to bring solidly built, beautiful pieces back to life.

"While we are not your typical thrift store, rather a home and lifestyle shop that often sells upcycled things, we do try to have something for every budget," Schaller said.

The space also features handmade items, including photography and paintings, from local artists.

Schaller originally worked for Hope Within as development director, but when she retired, she still wanted to volunteer with the organization. Now she and Robin Bush, who is a nurse with Hope Within, spend hours each week preparing items for sale at The Trove and creating enticing displays.

It's a labor of love for both women, who enjoy indulging their creative sides while supporting the organization's mission. Schaller enjoys scouring sales for pieces or finding unique donations from the community, which she stores in a shed near the building until they are ready to be sold.

Hope Within Ministries began as a free medical primary care clinic in 2006. It serves residents of Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties who are medically uninsured and financially eligible. Services have expanded to include free common prescription medications; donation-based oral health screenings, education, cleanings and other dental care; and counseling on a self-pay, income-based, negotiated fee, with no eligibility requirements. Hope Within's typical patients are people who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid but who cannot afford health care from the marketplace. The organization also provides free medical supplies, such as crutches, for people who need them.

The Trove operates on the first Friday and Saturday of each month, and each sale has a theme. This month's sale, on Feb. 7 and 8, is "Love Your Neighbor." The Trove will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 7 and from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 8. On March 7 and 8, the theme is "March Madness," while on April 4 and 5, it's "Spring Cleaning and Yard Sale." May's event, on May 2 and 3, will be "Celebrate Mom and Spring Flower Sale."

For the April event, Schaller noted that The Trove will feature donated items that are quality things but don't fit in with the vibe of the store or haven't sold yet. "It's going to be set up like a yard sale," she said. "These are nice items that someone is going to love."

The Trove accepts donations of items, and anyone who is interested in donating should contact Schaller through Hope Within's website, http://www.hopewithin.org.

And if you've been to The Trove before, Schaller encourages you to visit again because the inventory is always changing.

"I'll find pieces that are beautiful just as they are or that maybe need a little sprucing up," she said. "I love styling things and giving people an idea of how they can use the things in the store. That's part of the fun, and it also makes us different than other thrift shops. We're a thrift shop, but we're a little bit more, too."

For more information and details on upcoming sales, search for "The Trove by Hope Within Community Health, Counseling, and Dental Center" on Facebook.