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in this issue >>> Welcome & Thank You Salvonista - Express Yourself Tips for Buying Furniture Recent Store Openings Help Us to Help Others
What’s happening in your COMMUNITY Salvos Store
Community Salvos Stores News
current topics >>>
Welcome & Thank You From Neville Barrett, General Manager Welcome to our first Salvos Stores on-line newsletter. We “came of age” digitally around 18 months ago and, we certainly have enjoyed the interaction and feedback from all who have joined in to make the site a true reflection of how we fit in with the various communities around Australia.
Salvonista Are you fashion savvy and budget conscious? Yes! Then you will love what’s on page 3.
We have but one goal at Salvos Stores.
What an awesome privilege it is to
That is to provide funding to support
work with them and, for this great
the Mission of The Salvation Army.
organisation, The Salvation Army.
That Mission is so diverse and the
We look forward to your continued
needs are becoming greater every day.
support and involvement with us, so
Of course there is a lot
We have but one goal
that happens in between to provide these vital funds, and I will only
at Salvos Stores. That is to provide
that we may truly be a link between you and our wider community. We also hope that you will be ‘surprised
say that we can’t do funding to support the what you may find’. Mission of what we do without our Remember, there are Donors, Customers and
The Salvation Army.
most of all, the selfless
discounts in every store everyday on a wide and
Management, Staff and Volunteers that
varied range of clothing, household and
work tirelessly in our truck fleets,
furniture items. If you like it, buy it
logistic, production/sorting facilities,
now for it may not be in store when
stores and offices throughout the
you return. Enjoy reading our
Australia Eastern Territory.
inaugural issue.
tips for buying at Salvos Stores >>>
Sally Salvos Tips for Buying Preloved Furniture Shopping for preloved furniture can be an exciting fun filled experience, but it can also be frustrating and expensive if you don’t get it right. The huge comfy lounge you picked up for a bargain is not a bargain if you cannot get it through the door! The great dining table and chairs doesn’t look that great crammed into the corner because they take up to much room!
in the kitty buy the decorative pieces. Have a budget > And stick to it. Ask the sales staff for a discount - they can only say no! If the piece requires repairing include this in your budget. Ask about delivery costs. Know your space > Will it fit? Measure twice and buy once. Measure ‘all’ the doors you will need to take your new piece through. Take a tape measure shopping with you.
your own home. Can it and should it be repaired? You need to weigh up the cost, time and effort required. Potential > The smile factor. Will it make your space a better place to live? Be green > Save the environment. Buy preloved and it stays out of land fill. For the love of it > Vintage, antique & quirky furniture pieces . . . . Sometimes you need to blow caution to the wind and just buy it.
Inspect > It is only worth the money if you will use it. Is the piece visually nice to look at? Does it smell? Make a list > Is it a want or a need? Is it sturdy? Try it out. Sit on it, lay on it, Start with what you need, like somewhere to sleep or sit. Then if you have enough left and open the draws. Use it as you would in Happy Salvos shopping. Follow Sally Salvos tips and you will find the perfect preloved piece for your home.
what’s happening in store >>>
Please Help Us to Help Others More and more families and individuals in our community are looking to stretch their dollar further. They are now turning to Salvos Stores as a cheaper alternative way to shop. The increased patronage at our stores by those in need has increased, while donations of clothing and furniture are continuing to decrease.
Our App!
People are genuinely struggling and we are asking you, ‘Please help us to help others’. Donate your unwanted clothing and furniture today.
Scan the QR code and download the NEW Salvos Stores App. A more convenient way to connect with Salvos Stores. Find your local community store. Stay up to date with in store events and weekly specials. Donate and volunteer online. The Salvos Stores App is available from the Apple App Store and Google Store LIVE.
Ways to donate: ● Drop off donations during Store opening hours ● Call 13 Salvos (13 72 58) for free collection ● Make a booking online If it’s too good to throw away hand it to the Salvos. Every dollar you spend at Salvos Stores funds The Salvation Army’s community works. Every week the Salvos serve 100,000 meals to the hungry.
SO Salvonista
What is a Salvonista? Salvonistas are people who combine looking good with doing good. Purchase a garment from Salvos Stores and you will help raise funds needed by The Salvation Army for those needing a meal, a bed for the night, counselling, rehabilitation and much more. You will look great on the outside and feel fabulous on the inside.
We are bringing Salvos Stores to you! Our mobile boutique will be at: New South Wales Belmore Park, Sydney University of Newcastle Church St Parramatta
Thursday 27th September 10am to 6pm Wednesday 3rd October 10am to 4pm Wednesday 17th October 10am to 6pm
Queensland Bazaar St. (Robina Town Centre) Saturday 6th October University of Queensland Wednesday 10th October Reddacliff Pl. (Brisbane Square) Saturday 13th October ACT Gungahlin Place Gungahlin Saturday 20th October
10am to 5pm 10am to 4pm 10am to 5pm
Loyalty Card Show your loyalty and be rewarded. Salvos Stores offer their loyal customers special discounts through a loyalty card program so further savings can be gained on our already low prices. Ask your local store staff member for your card and start saving more today!
What’s In Store Household items to save you money.
10am to 5pm
Feature locations to be announced on Www.salvos.org.au/stores
www.salvonista.com.au
Did you know Salvos Stores sells quality new household products; washing powder, washing up liquid, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, children’s shampoo, bubble bath and body wash and much more at rock bottom prices. Shop at Salvos Stores and SAVE.
Our mobile boutique will stock clothing and accessories. Q & A >>>
Q: A:
I donate blankets to Salvos Stores. What do you do with them?
Many are used by The Salvation Army to keep those in need warm at night during the cold winter months. > Blankets are given to the homeless living on the streets. > Our welfare offices distribute vouchers for blankets to those who need a helping hand. > During autumn and winter blankets are sold in our stores at discounted prices. > Blankets that are stained, torn or damaged are sent to third world countries and recycled for general use.
Volunteering Your unique skills will be greatly appreciated. As a Salvos Stores volunteer, you'll be joining a friendly, caring team of people who give their spare time to help the Salvos. You'll also have the satisfaction of knowing you're using your talents in a positive, creative way. We will place you in the area best suited to your skills and we offer training for every volunteer. Register online . . .
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Finding An Agent That’s Right For You A snapshot of Salvos Stores Minchinbury Reopening. . . . .
Salvos Stores Minchinbury reopened with much fan fair to the delight of customers, staff & volunteers. Over several months we witnessed a massive transformation of an old, dark, dreary building to a light filled store.
The dull beige building before & bright blue after.
Gone were the exterior beige walls replaced with vibrant blue and red.
< A new reading corner.
The interior is now bright, airy and
> Did our Area Manager mulch the whole garden?
spotlessly clean. Minchinbury store now stocks more than 10,000 pieces of clothing,
> We sell new product to!
furniture, bric-a-brac, books and accessories. Opening day was celebrated with a
Two huge fans were installed to help cool the store cool in summer.
< Joanne announcing our daily specials.
ribbon cutting by Blacktown Mayor Alan Pendleton, followed by a grand
Sausage sanga anyone!!!
reopening sale and sausage sizzle. The Official Opening Neville Barrett: Salvos Stores General Manager, Major Tony De Tommaso, Alan Pendleton: Blacktown City Mayor, Mita: Store Manager, Major David McMurray, Ted Greenaway: Area Manager Issue 1/2012 Salvos Stores Head Office 4 Archbold Road Minchinbury NSW 2770 Contact: Sarah McAdams P: 02 9834 9030 web facebook twitter our stores
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