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Maple Creek celebrates Thrift Store move
On Saturday, May 24th, the Maple Creek Salvation Army celebrated the opening of the new location of their Thrift Store. The Thrift Store ceased operations at its previous location at the end of March and was closed for a short time to facilitate the relocation, reopening in a new space on April 14th. Approximately 14…
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Finding Hope and Community Connection at the Swift Current Thrift Store
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, recently reunited a local woman with a sentimental item that belonged to her late sister. Demi Peterson was walking in downtown Swift Current with a friend when she happened by the thrift store’s display window. When she saw the blue and white cruiser bike, she stopped…
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For The Love of Giving – Kaya & Gloria in Kenora
Kaya is a young mother of two, a full-time student and working part-time in Kenora, Ontario. Supporting her family on a part-time income while trying to focus on her studies was difficult. “It was hard to make ends meet, grocery wise and my kids’ needs,” Kaya explains. Kaya’s mother-in-law Gloria is a former client of…