Tag: Thrift Store
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Volunteering at a Kettle is a New Holiday Tradition for Father and Daughter
Angelo Martini has worked for The Salvation Army Thrift Store for over half a decade. He is the warehouse supervisor at the thrift store’s Distribution and Recycling Centre in Oakville, Ont. “Being within…
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Thrift Store Manager Shares Her Salvation Army Journey
A few years ago, Nicole Ryder found herself in a difficult situation. Despite being fully employed, she was unable to find an affordable place to rent, which led her to…
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Retirement with a Purpose
Many retirees struggle to find ways to fill their newfound free time. However, Alison, a volunteer at The Salvation Army thrift store in Richmond Hill, Ont., did not face this…
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Embrace Sustainability this Earth Day by Making the Shift to Thrift
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Earth Day holds special significance as we are committed to preserving our planet through retail and reuse. Making environmentally conscious choices is paramount. By…
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Reusable Bag Library Motivates Thrift Store Guests to Help Save the Environment
Just over a year ago, Salvation Army Thrift Stores removed single-use plastic bags from their stores in an effort to become more environmentally friendly. The role of The Salvation Army…
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How a Bike from The Salvation Army Helped a Winnipeg Radio Host
Christian Aumell arrived in Winnipeg in March 2015. He left his hometown of Tara, Ont., with two suitcases and nothing else. He had just finished his studies in broadcast journalism…
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Take Action to Recognize Earth Month
As our planet faces growing environmental challenges, we must all take action to protect it for future generations. From planting trees to participating in park clean-ups, there are many ways…
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Long-time Thrift Store Guest Turned Her Need into a Tradition
Something that initially began out of necessity, has now become a tradition for Sylwia Krawczyk. For the past 13 years, Sylwia has been a guest of The Salvation Army’s Nairn…
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National Recycling Operations Gives Dividends Back to the Territory
Since its creation in 1995, The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations (NRO) has been mandated to financially support the territory through dividends. However, territorial profits were inconsistent and, at times,…
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Caring for our Communities and the Planet we Share
Experiencing life in a pandemic taught us all how to be resourceful and do more with less. In many ways, we now find ourselves well-positioned as a society to commit…
