Caroline’s Thrift holds annual gifting ceremony - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

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Caroline’s Thrift holds annual gifting ceremony - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

It has been 15 years since Caroline’s Thrift opened, and since that time owner Christine Licker has donated tens of thousands of dollars to local nonprofits. On Feb. 9, Licker held her annual gifting ceremony, during which she handed out checks to 37 organizations totaling $575,500. That brings the total she has given out to more than $4.5 million. She says her inspiration in opening the store was her daughter Caroline, who died at 16 after rece…