Peru’s St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Assists Many and Always Needs Assistance
A Message from St. Vincent de Paul Coordinator Jane Woods.
Who are our Customers?
Parents and Grandparents.
Family and friends who shop for others.
People looking for clothing appropriate for job interviews.
Winter apparel for those individuals working outside.
Jamaican migrant workers.
Individuals with disabilities.
Senior citizens.
Home health aides looking for items for their clients.
The public.
Besides items offered for sale to our customers, items are provided to:
Boy Scouts of America
SPCA
Birthright
Mission of Hope
Valehaven residents
Cotton Material for T-Shirt Dresses for Girls (They recycle shirts, adding cotton material to make dresses for little girls, which are distributed around the country)
Coats, hats, scarfs and mitten for local school.
Families affected by fire, hurricanes and economic reasons.
And much more!
St. Vincent de Paul’s Thrift Store is strictly a volunteer organization which is supported by local people who want to give back to their community. We have a volunteer list of over 30 people, both men and women. We have dedicated volunteers who give of the time and talent to make this a successful operation.
We are always in need of volunteers If you can help, please contact Jane Woods at (518) 834-5324
Posted: October 3rd, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.