Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Thrift Stores benefit the low-income and those in extreme need
Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by admin
Jim Weiss, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Council of Los Angeles, talks about the organization’s thrift store operation. The sale of usable donations (furniture, appliances, electronics, vehicles, clothing and more) help support the Council’s various outreach programs for children, women and men. Usable donations from the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara can be made by calling 323-224-6280 or 1-800-97-HELP-1. Information: 323-224-6287 or www.svdpla.org.
NOTE: This is one segment of an educational video.
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