2009-04-15
13:47:24
Money from the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program is going toward a new fundraising idea by Hospice of Saint John. The non-profit organization plans to open a thrift store run by volunteers, selling donated items. MP Rodney Weston made the announcement today and tells CHSJ news he has been working with Hospice to identify where money is needed.
Vice-chair of the Hospice board of directors, Cathy Connolly tells us the funding will help with the research and administrative costs of setting up the thrift store which could generate up to $150,000 in revenue for Hospice. Connolly says they are currently considering locations on both the West and East side of the city.
