The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Thorncliffe Park will debut with a special Grand Opening ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 26th at 60 Overlea Boulevard (at Thorncliffe Park Dr.) The store will help the most vulnerable in the City and is a proud effort by the Army. “There is a strong sense of family and community in East York that we are proud and excited to be a part of,” said Michele Walker, National Retail Operations Manager at The Salvation Army Thrift Store. For individuals and families who need assistance, The Salvation Army Thrift Store offers vouchers provided through Salvation Army community and social service programs which can be redeemed for clothing and other items. In an effort to integrate into the community, the Thrift Store has worked closely with local non-profits for recruiting and will have a ‘Community Corner’ in store with free reading materials.
DEDICATED DONOR WELCOME CENTRE
For the Grand Opening there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, giveaways and a ‘welcome mural’ done by students of Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute and Leaside High School in different languages to greet guests from diverse backgrounds. Speaking will be MP Rob Oliphant and Commissioner Susan McMillan, the Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda. The store includes a dedicated Donor Welcome Centre with donations accepted seven days a week. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The Donor Welcome Centre is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The store opens in the same premises as the Goodwill store which regrettably was part of that charity’s bankruptcy last year. Student mural sets tone at Salvation Army Thrift Store
