Salvation Army volunteers.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For ninety years, the Salvation Army’s iconic crimson and white shield has been a symbol of help and hope in The Bahamas, and the organization’s services and volunteers a vital lifeline for those most vulnerable. On May 3, 2021, the Bahamas Salvation Army, one of the largest non-governmental direct providers of social services in the country, celebrated 90 years of being a pillar of support in the community.
“As we look back on 90 years, we celebrate God’s faithfulness and the kindness of the Bahamian people in helping those in need,” stated Major Clarence Ingram, Salvation Army divisional commander. “As we look to the future, we pledge to continue to provide support and ‘Do the Most Good.’”
One man’s ‘preloved items’ is another man’s treasure, except when it is just pure trash.
The majority of the community donate preloved items to the CVCO Burton Street Thrift Store out of the goodness of their hearts and these items are always welcome.
Unfortunately, due to unprecedented theft and dumping of rubbish, dirty, broken and unsanitary items, the CVCO team has made the decision to stop accepting donations left under the verandah out of hours.
Effective immediately, any donations to the CVCO Thrift Shop must be done during opening hours.
Thrift shop manager, Lisa Kakoschke advised as from Monday night, the Burton Street Store had fencing up to stop out-of-hours donations and removed bins from around the town.