Donations of clothes and household items go to people in need, sometimes at no charge
The Thrift Store within the Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC complex, 1152 Third Ave., doesn’t just give a second chance to the donations sold there but also offers a second chance to clients who are part of the work force at the store.
That is part of the social enterprise for the local mental health association where the thrift store can sell goods to generate income and achieve social, cultural and environmental aims while meeting their mission of making a significant contribution to a healthy community. Incoming donations are put through a rigorous process before they hit the store floor, which includes putting donations in the freezer for one week, washing and drying each item, then ironing them.
“When you’re unhoused, when you come out of prison – we’re not going to be charging you for what you need,” Laberge said.
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