St. Vincent de Paul, temporarily discontinuing Thrift Store
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, temporarily discontinuing Thrift Store operations at 1001 Washington Street
Toledo, Ohio - February 26, 2010. After significant evaluation, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council will be TEMPORARILY discontinuing Thrift Store operations at 1001 Washington Street, commencing on February 28th and lasting for approximately 3 months. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council has been working with a team of business professionals for the past 6 months to review finances, marketing, sales, and fundraising, as compared to other thrift stores in the area, region, and across the nation. The recommendation was to temporarily close the Thrift Store so that the store and warehouse could be cleaned, renovated, and reorganized to be more conducive to creating an atmosphere that would better serve the people of Toledo and Northwest Ohio. Because the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is completely dependent upon the generosity of the local community, the building renovation is being arranged by several local and regional experts in commercial construction, marketing, commercial design, and life safety factors.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council Thrift Store has been serving the poor in Toledo since May 1946. The national and regional economic situation for the last 7 to 10 years has caused the Thrift Store to be utilized by more individuals and families than ever before.
Although a good portion of the renovations at the Thrift Store will be donated by local professionals, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council will be raising funds over the next 30 to 60 days. The raising of these funds is critical to cover the cost of a portion of the work on life safety issues for the Thrift Store and past obligations. Once completed, the store can stand on its own merits to serve the needs of the community for a long time to come.
Additional information can be obtained from Mr. Ray Patterson, President, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council at 419-367-1397.
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Press Release Contact Name: Ray Patterson
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 419-367-1397
Organization Name: St. Vincent de Paul Society
Website or Link: [email protected]
Organization Address: 1001 Washington St., Toledo, OH, 43604
Miss the store, how is the renovations coming? Best of luck!