The Salvation Army to Host Grand Opening for Family Thrift Store in East Tawas
The Salvation Army to Host Grand Opening for Family Thrift Store in East Tawas
EAST TAWAS, Mich., – East Tawas residents will soon have a new way to save while they shop.
The Salvation Army will host a grand opening ribbon cutting for a new Family Thrift Store located at 1702 North US 23, in East Tawas at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019, just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Community members are invited to join representatives from The Salvation Army and the Tawas Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. The store will then remain open for bargain hunters until 7 p.m. Grand opening festivities will include The Salvation Army brass band ensemble, a Salvation Army canteen serving coffee and donuts, and balloons for the kids.
After the grand opening, regular store hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
The store will feature a unique inventory of donations from friends of The Salvation Army and other Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores from around Michigan, and is currently accepting donations in preparation for opening day. Donations may be dropped off around the back of the building.
“The East Tawas Family Thrift Store will have a tremendous impact on the community,” said Matthew Rowland, Director of Service Extension for The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division. “We are proud to say that the store’s revenue will stay in the community and help provide crucial social services to those in need.”
In Michigan, The Salvation Army assists countless individuals thanks to programs including:
- The Salvation Army Outdoors Program and after-school programs provide outdoor and educational opportunities for at-risk youth.
- Pathway of Hope empowers individuals and families towards self-sufficiency.
- The Salvation Army’s anti-human trafficking initiative helps individuals trapped in a life of human trade.
- The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light drug and alcohol treatment program addresses the needs of those facing substance abuse. Its detoxification program is available to individuals requiring assistance to withdraw from alcohol and/or drugs in a structured sub-acute environment. All of The Salvation Army Harbor Light Detoxification Units are open for admission 24 hours, 7 days per week.
- The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic resolves legal issues affecting low-income families, individuals and U.S. veterans.
- The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division’s Emergency Disaster Services assists first responders and victims of natural and man-made disasters.
- The Salvation Army’s character building programs and music/dance instruction teaches important life skills to children.
About The Salvation Army
Founded by William and Catherine Booth in London, England in 1865, The Salvation Army is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving people in need without discrimination. Each day, The Salvation Army of Eastern Michigan is involved in providing 9,758 meals and 2,335 nights of shelter for the homeless. The Salvation Army uses $.87 of every dollar raised to provide direct services to people in need each and every day of the year. For more information about The Salvation Army, please call 877-SAL-MICH, or visit us at www.salmich.org.
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