Salvation Army Thrift Store business booming but donations needed

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The Salvation Army needs help to fill a critical gap in donations at its thrift stores.

Tom Neifer lives in southeast Calgary and is making a donation at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Douglasdale of some household goods because he believes in ‘paying it forward’ and helping people in his community. The charity is appealing to individuals, communities and businesses across the country for help.

"We have been seeing a gap of up to 15 per cent in Alberta, especially in our stores," he said. "That's making a gap on how much you can sell, for how much you're getting in, we really like doing our best to keep floating with inventory, but we're still below what we should have on hand so we can keep up with the consumers."

"This year, our Calgary team was able to send 130 kids to summer camp," said Gergis. "We were able to generate almost $35,000 for this year, we support shelters for women, shelters for men, there are many various locations within Calgary, so it's local and across Alberta." "That's all we're asking and we really need household items like kitchen tools, small appliances, accessories, jewelry, shoes, like all the small items that you might have in your closet and you really don't use anymore."

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