Parents in South Delta will soon have a new thrift store where they can hunt for bargains as well as support important programs for children.
FINDS will open on Monday, Oct. 7 and will be filled with quality items for children 12 years and under. The store will be run completely by volunteers with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to Reach Child and Youth Development Society programs for children.
The store will be located at Reach's facility in East Ladner.
Reach is a non-profit child development centre that has been providing programs for children in Delta since 1959. Programs include preschools for children who have typically developing needs as well as special needs, services for children with autism, therapies including speech, physio and occupational therapy for young children, and programs for infants and teens.
Reach is also currently raising $4 million to build a community-based centre in the heart of Ladner that will be more accessible and enable more children and youth to get services.
Thrift store volunteer co-ordinator Marcia McCafferty is a long-time Delta resident who has been volunteering with Reach on the board of directors for over a decade. McCafferty knows first-hand how Reach programs can make a difference in a child's life,
receive the funding they need to operate.
"My youngest son has autism," says McCafferty. "When he was growing up he received amazing supports and interventions at Reach that met his needs over time. I feel so fortunate that I am in a position to give back to this great organization and help raise additional funds for Reach programs through the FINDS thrift store."
All items at FINDS are donated by the community, and include children's clothing and shoes, children's bedding, books, toys and DVDs, and children's games, including functioning electronic games. There will also be maternity wear.
Reach is now accepting donations. People who have items they would like to donate can drop them off at the store at 3-3800-72nd St. weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to lack of space, they will not be accepting furniture at this time.
FINDS' grand opening will be on Monday, Oct. 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The first 15 customers will receive a free Reach tote bag. Store hours will be Mondays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. (closed holiday Mondays). At this time the store is taking cash only, no credit cards or debit cards.
For more information, visit www.reachdevelopment.org or call 604-946-6622 ext.0.
