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On May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore, the program sponsors of AnneyB次元官网网址檚 Closet, is hosting a celebration at the B次元官网网址渃losetB次元官网网址� B次元官网网址� located inside West Shore ULock (1621 Island Hwy.) B次元官网网址� featuring everything from free barbecue to inspiring speeches highlighting the good work the volunteer group has done.
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In the past few years, they have been able to start distributing used furniture thanks to additional support from ULock and FosterB次元官网网址檚 Moving, which provides delivery services to clients.
Most of their clients are helped through other aid agencies, which can include school counsellors, rather than through direct contact in order to ensure the aid is going where it is needed most. Once connected, the clients are invited to the groupB次元官网网址檚 B次元官网网址渃loset,B次元官网网址� a donated set of storage lockers courtesy of West Shore ULock, where they are able to pick the items they need and want most, along with a basket of general household items and a bag of personal toiletries courtesy of Soap for Hope.
The organization collects donations the middle two Saturdays of each month at the storage facility, and asks that they be in new or like-new condition, though donations which are not suitable are passed on to other organizations which can find a use for them when possible.
Those interested in attending the 10th anniversary celebration are asked to
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