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Salvation Army moving thrift store |
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Written by BERNICE TRICK
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
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Pastor Bruce Kirk said the rent at the present site has been increased "more than we feel we can afford, but we understand business is business, and there is an opportunity for the owner to get a better dollar for the space. This is not a move we wanted to make since our present location is ideal to serve the community, but we are confident we will still be able to offer the assistance and support our customers and clients require."
On the other hand, Kirk said the new space on the north side of the Nechako River, which opens Friday, offers some exciting benefits.
"It's a savings of $6,500 per month to us, and that's significant, and it's substantially bigger so we'll have adequate space for all donations coming in instead of having to turn some away due to lack of room. It will allow a better selection of goods and can house our rapidly expanding recycling program."
The recycling program for cloth material, regardless of the condition, has earned more than $50,000 for the store and its recycling partners since August 2007. The recycled material ends up in Indonesia where its remanufactured into new cloth materials.
He noted during the past three years, business has tripled at the thrift store and he has no fears that will change at the new location despite its distance from downtown.
"Most of our customers are not just out window-shopping, but are very intentional about their destination."
By combining both operations under one roof, considerable savings in rent, utilities and storage costs will be realized and put back into Salvation Army programs that support the Prince George community, he said.
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