THE ‘CLARENS COMMUNITY CONCERNS’ THRIFT SHOP
Born from the variety of urgent community needs within Clarens and its surroundings, the Clarens Community Concerns (CCC) Thrift Shop, has opened its doors!
As Clarens residents know all too well, many vital fund-raising events have had to be cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many worthy local causes without this much-needed income, and consequently in dire straits. One of these, for example, is the Clarens Village Conservancy (CVC) which requires substantial funding to function effectively, and to keep the village and the conservancy pristine, maintained and constantly monitored, for all to enjoy. Two more worthy causes in a similar position and in desperate need of funds are the Cluny Animal Trust and the SPCA in Bethlehem. All of these have a direct impact on Clarens and its surroundings.
The aim of the CCC Thrift Shop is to raise funds in order to assist these various causes and address other specific needs within the local community, as and when they may arise. A sad truth is the all too frequent township fires that can completely destroy homes and leave residents with virtually nothing. In such cases, the CCC would be able to assist with essential funds, clothing and bedding etc. All funds raised will go to a deserving beneficiary. This is a wholly voluntary project aimed at assisting and improving conditions for the local Clarens community.
The shop is located in a large, peach coloured container on the grounds of Tshepong, opposite the Combined School in Kgubetswana and is run by the CCC Team, comprising Ann de Boer, Linda Kearns and Eve Platte. We open twice a month (mid-month and month-end) between 09:30 and 14:30 and dates are advertised on a board at the main gate of Tshepong. Social distancing through limited numbers, hand-sanitising and mask-wearing are compulsory.
Needless to say, ALL donations would be most welcome - and very much appreciated by a lot of people! Kitchen items, beddings, children’s clothes and shoes are some of the most required items that are always in huge demand and would be warmly received! However, we sell everything, and everything sells, so please call us if you have anything you no longer need – someone will need it and many will benefit. We will happily arrange to collect your donations and you can contact us as follows:
Ann – 083 258 4476, Linda – 082 266 8986 and Eve – 083 380 8710.
We look forward to successful selling and would really appreciate your support in this community venture!
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