The Salvation Army Thrift Store is expanding its retail presence in Victoria with the opening of an 8,300-square-foot location on Quadra Street, giving the organization its second store in the city and eighth on Vancouver Island.
The new store at 3460 Quadra St. is scheduled to open to the public with a grand opening celebration Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. The location will sell gently used clothing, household goods, books, electronics and other merchandise, while proceeds support Salvation Army programs and services.
“Victoria has embraced The Salvation Army Thrift Store, and we’re excited to grow alongside this generous community,” said Ted Troughton, managing director of The Salvation Army Thrift Store. “As interest in thrift shopping continues to grow, this new location will make it even easier for people to donate, shop with purpose, and help fund programs that provide practical support to those who need it most.”
The new location is situated near residential neighbourhoods and local businesses and will provide another location for residents to shop and make donations. The organization says proceeds from purchases help fund local programs and services, including food security initiatives, shelter and housing supports, rehabilitation and recovery programs, and emergency disaster relief efforts.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store is a Canadian non-profit organization and part of The Salvation Army. Its retail operations generate funds for the organization’s programs while also supporting the reuse of donated goods.
“When someone donates a bag of clothing or shops for a household item, they’re doing more than extending the life of those goods, they’re helping create opportunities and provide vital support for people in our community. That’s what makes every transaction at our stores so meaningful.”
The Salvation Army Thrift Store operates 98 locations across Canada, selling affordable new and gently used clothing, textiles, household items and other goods. The organization said its operations diverted more than 85 million pounds of items from landfills last year.
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