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Cision Canada
09-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Powell River Thrift Store Closing
POWELL RIVER, BC, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ - After a difficult decision, due to financial instability with rising costs, The Salvation Army is closing the Thrift Store located at #1-7030 Alberni Street in Powell River. The store will close on August 9, and the final day donations will be accepted will be July 12. Leading up to the final day the Thrift Store will be open, various closing-out sales will be held starting mid-July. "The decision to close the store did not come easily, and we are deeply saddened," says Major Rosanne Fraser, Powell River Salvation Army Church and Community Services. "We will continue to give hope to those in the community who need our help through our programs and services." Moving forward, the organization will focus its efforts on operating its social service programs, which will continue to serve the community at the Powell River Salvation Army Church and Community Services on Joyce Ave. There The Salvation Army will continue to offer emergency food hampers, grab-n-go food supports, used clothing, Send-a-Kid-to-Camp, spiritual care, Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) supports and mobile feeding within the community. Food and monetary donations will continue to be gratefully received at the Joyce Avenue location. The Salvation Army has helped individuals and families in Powell River since 1956, serving with compassion and without discrimination and providing hope for those in need. Today, the Army runs several programs and services, including community meals, Christmas hampers, children & youth programs and much more. "We would like to thank the community for years of dedicated patronage and encourage the public to continue to shop at other local thrift stores in Powell River," says Major Fraser. "There will still be plenty of other ways to support the work of The Salvation Army through volunteer and donation opportunities." The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest providers of social services in the country. Working in over 50 communities in B.C. and 400 communities across Canada we provide practical, compassionate support to meet basic human needs. Our programs and services feed clothe and shelter those in need, while helping others escape violence and addiction. By giving people hope, we transform lives of British Columbians today and every day.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Veterans Association Food Bank thrift store holding Stampede sale
If you need a new outfit, you might be able to find it at the Veterans Association Food Bank. Their thrift store is holding a Stampede sale right now. As the Calgary Stampede nears, if you need a new outfit, you might be able to find it at the Veterans Association Food Bank. Their thrift store is holding a Stampede sale right now. The association has been collecting donations of cowboy hats, boots and clothes all year. If you need a new outfit, you might be able to find it at the Veterans Association Food Bank. Their thrift store is holding a Stampede sale right now. If you need a new outfit, you might be able to find it at the Veterans Association Food Bank. Their thrift store is holding a Stampede sale right now. All proceeds go to the association, and one vet says it has made a big difference in his life. 'As a veteran myself, I was near to homeless, and the Veterans Association came in, helped me out, found me a place to live, gave me a job and I've been working here for almost three years now,' said Phil Melson. Melson says you might even spot something from the big screen, as they collect donations from some film sets. If you need a new outfit, you might be able to find it at the Veterans Association Food Bank. Their thrift store is holding a Stampede sale right now. If you need a new outfit, you might be able to find it at the Veterans Association Food Bank. Their thrift store is holding a Stampede sale right now. The thrift store is open Monday to Saturday.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- CTV News
Family-owned vintage store pleads for solutions following chronic thefts
A man walks out of Stoxx Thrift and Vintage's Metrotown location with a $300 jacket he didn't pay for. (Stoxx Thrift and Vintage)
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Have some concerns': Safety improvements to be made to Penman Road
Major traffic upgrades could soon be coming to Penman Road. It goes through Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach. City leaders held an open house at the Neptune Beach City Hall at 5 p.m. Tuesday evening to get feedback from the community. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Action News Jax Shanila Kabir spoke to neighbors and city leaders who said improvements are long overdue, in terms of convenience and safety. According to a 2023 study, Penman Road alone had more than 300 accidents between 2016 and 2021. Peggy Meola works at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on Penman Road, and she said she is looking forward to any improvements on the busy road. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'We do have some concerns about the traffic, but we do feel that the roundabout will help, especially at the five-way down by Florida Boulevard,' said Meola. Leaders with Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and the City of Jacksonville said Penman could see a path for pedestrians and bikers, more turn lanes, and about five roundabouts. However, some residents said they are unsure about roundabouts on roads with heavy pedestrian traffic. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] 'I personally love roundabouts when they're appropriately designed when I'm in an automobile, not when there's pedestrians. Roundabouts are designed to move traffic,' said Patricia Hazouri, a Neptune Beach resident. City leaders said these changes to Penman Road are part of the Florida Department of Transportation's 'Complete Streets' initiative. 'That's going to create a streetscape that is very pedestrian-friendly. In Jacksonville, we were number 6 in terms of pedestrian fatalities and now we've down on that list and we're safer,' said Neptune Beach Mayor Cori Bylund Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hagerstown salutes Brooke's House with special Valentine's Day gala
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — The Hagerstown community is paying tribute this Valentine's Day to Brooke's House, the substance abuse recovery program for women. Brooke's House started six years ago named in memory of Brooke Simmers, a well-liked student-athlete at Clear Spring High School. 'Brooke's House shows the community that recovery is possible,' Brittney said. 'That the stigma around substance abuse disorder can end and that someone can be a productive member of society again.' US Civil Rights Movement has roots in Washington County Naomi Pike was busy this Valentine's Day setting up for Friday night's community gala to salute Brooke's House for the work that it does. 'With Brooke's House, women can empower themselves and renew their lives and find a better way to live,' Pike said. The women of Brooke's House learn job skills and run the popular Brooke's House Coffee and Gift Shop and their Thrift Store in Hagerstown. 'Brooke's House saved me from addiction and helped me get custody of my son,' Brittney said. 'They gave me a safe place to live, helped me get my life together and now I am the manager of the Thrift Store.' 'It has a profound impact on the lives of women,' Naomi said. 'The community supporting our mission makes a difference every day to help these women and discover a better way to live.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
