Opening of Hāwera Family Store

Hundreds of people turned out for the opening of the new Salvation Army Hāwera Family Store, the fourth store in the Taranaki area. The building opened with a local kaumatua blessing the site, while Captain Karl Foreman from New Plymouth Corps did the karakia and a reflection. Salvation Army staff, volunteers and members of the local community attended. Other opening activities included a performance by the Youth Brass Band and the fun presence of Shieldy, The Salvation Army mascot. ‘It was awesome to see the strong support of the local community,’ says Taranaki Area Family Store Manager Josh Bollen.

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