The Salvation Army Thrift Store is celebrating a milestone in New Westminster this week.
The store, which has been located in the B.C. Electrical Railway Building at 774 Columbia St. for 10 years, has called New Westminster home for more than 40 years. Prior to moving into its present location, it was located across the street at 811 Columbia St.
“Our New West location is our largest and one of our most successful in B.C. for years,” said Maytte Abad, retail district manager at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. “We are extremely honoured to have served this tight-knit community for over 40 years and to have played a part in the growth, development and preservation of the history of the city.”
The B.C. Electric Building, located next to Hyack Square, was designed by architect Samuel Maclure and built in 1911. It was declared as a municipal heritage site in 2007.
The thrift store is inviting the community to celebrate a decade at the location by taking advantage of its in-store celebrations – including giveaways, refreshments and sale prices – on Friday, Oct. 27.
Salvation Army Thrift Store manager Chippy Singh said the team is “very excited” about the anniversary and is looking forward to celebrating another 10 years at this location.
“In almost 10 years, the thrift store has contributed almost $40,000 towards sending children to summer camps, assisting children overseas and providing support to families and individuals in need,” said a press release from Salvation Army Thrift Stores. “For families and individuals who need additional support, the thrift store has also provided over $400,000 of items free of cost through their voucher program.”
The store is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Party time at River Market
Community members are invited to say “Howdy, neighbour” to fellow citizens at River Market.
The market is having a free community block party on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 810 Quayside Dr.
“From free caricatures and crafts to music by Stardust String Band, games and treats, this is a great opportunity to meet and greet your neighbours while having fun – for the whole family,” said a write-up about the harvest edition of the community block party. “So, bring the neighbours you know and invite the ones you don’t.”
