Volunteers at Dubbo charitable stores are participating in this week’s National Op Shop Week and are encouraging Dubbo residents to visit their local shops to purchase second-hand pieces and/or donate good quality pre-loved items, as every purchase goes towards helping disadvantaged people within the community.
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National Op Shop Week began on Sunday, August 21 and will run until Saturday, August 27.
The volunteers at Dubbo St Vincent de Paul Society had been working hard in the lead up to the national event.
As well as being the perfect place to pick up hidden treasures and vintage fashion, every purchase made at a Vinnies Shop goes toward the services and programs the Society delivers to those experiencing disadvantage in the community.
Op shops are often the first point of contact for people seeking help.
St Vincent de Paul Society regional manager Anthony Doyle said it was important to support this cause.
“The Dubbo Vinnies store, like all regional stores, are here to support the community and most vulnerable,” he said.
“By donating to a Vinnies store not only do you feel that joy of giving, but you may also find that hidden piece of treasure.”
Vinnies stores within the region, including Dubbo, will be celebrating National Op Shop Week with a two for one sale.
Salvation Army stores across the nation are supporting this years National Op Shop Week with the launch of their new Fashion with a Conscience campaign.
General manager of Salvo stores Neville Barrett said the Fashion with a Conscience campaign was about being caring, mindful and thoughtful with your fashion dollar.
“Sourcing your wardrobe from a charity like Salvos Stores not only helps those less fortunate but our planet too,” he said.
“Fashion is one of the most wasteful industries in the world, that's why it’s so important to reuse, reinvent and recycle our clothing as often as we can.
“Do you really need that new top or another handbag? Stop and think, maybe you could opshop it and give the planet and those less fortunate some love instead. Never think that an opshop can't be current, fashionable or cool. You just need a little know how and a mindful heart.”
Salvos Stores have been helping struggling families and individuals for 130 years, and have raised millions of dollars to support The Salvation Army.
Pre-loved and recycled furniture, clothing and goods are donated to the stores and then sold at reasonable and fair prices.
All profits from these sales go towards running vital Salvation Army programs which assist the less fortunate.
Goods are also distributed free of charge to those in need through The Salvation Army’s network of Community Service Centres.
Taylor Jurd
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
