Boomerangs by More than Words

Boomerangs by More Than Words is a thrift store in Central Square selling new, vintage and gently used clothing and goods, with every purchase supporting youth job training. The store opened in 2024 and is run entirely by graduates of More Than Words, a nonprofit social enterprise that employs young people ages 16 to 24 who are in foster care, court-involved, homeless, out of school or facing other barriers, helping them build skills by running a real business.

The Boomerangs name carries on an existing thrift store legacy of community and great finds, now continued under More Than Words. The parent organization runs book, clothing and online ventures, where young people work about 20 hours a week leading shifts, handling customer service and managing the warehouse, while getting case management and career support. Shopping here directly funds that job training and helps young adults chart a path toward a living wage.

What to Know

• Donations at the Cambridge store require advance approval by appointment.
• Paid public parking is available in a lot behind the building and on nearby streets.
• A Boomerangs by More Than Words store in Waltham has been announced.
• The store hosts in-store events and sales.