St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has a wonderful new home
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has opened at a new location directly across from St. Augustine Church in Peru. The parish recently purchased the former Etesse house at 3028 Main St. adjacent to the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. The thrift store has served the public for several years offering donated clothing, shoes, coats and more to the community and to needy organizations. About two years ago the store’s hours of operation were expanded and more volunteers were recruited. Today the thrift store is open twenty-three hours each week with about twenty-five volunteers manning the store. Last year the store served almost 4,000 customers.
The new location has several rooms for clothing and household good display and storage. St. Augustine’s Church personnel and volunteers have transformed the garage at the rear of the 1875 era home into a clothing sorting room. All the interior has been painted and the attic is being insulated. The kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilites are a big assist to the volunteers. The clothing drop box is still behind St. Augustine’s Rectory, but it will be moved behind the new store in the near future.
Store hours are: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. You do not have to be a St. Augustine’s parishioner to volunteer and volunteers are always welcome. For more information contact Jane Woods at 834-5324.
Posted: March 1st, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
Comments
Comment from jackie dennis
Time March 4, 2011 at 7:27 pm
What a big improvement from when I saw the building in Nov. Congrats jane and Bob and others who helped make this happen!Let the bags be filled so new can take it’s place. Best of Luck Father Alan!
Comment from Julie Morris
Time March 24, 2011 at 4:54 pm
My name is Julie Morris and I am currently employed at SVDP – Queensland. I am employed in the HM & M department – Housing Maintenance and modifications. I am looking at coming to Peru at the end of the year and would love the opportunity to do volunteer work for SVDP. If you could help me I would be very grateful. I am familiar with the retail/furniture aspect as well.
Once again, thankyou
Julie Morris
Comment from Linda Bigness
Time October 5, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Are you still taking clothes at st. vincent de paul in Peru. Have a few bags of men and womens, clothes
Comment from Lori O’Neill
Time March 3, 2011 at 10:43 am
Great job Jane and Bob…… Jane, I’m sure you’re the best “coordinator” that Peru has ever seen!!!! I’m glad that things are going well for you there…