General News
13 January, 2023
Slim down your wardrobe for a good cause
VINNIES Queensland has a simple new year’s resolution for Far North Queensland residents – keep your local op-shops in mind during your post-Christmas clean-out.
FNQ Executive Officer David Monaghan said donating quality clothes, homewares, books, toys, and other goods was the best way to start the year with some community-minded minimising.
“Helping others in need can be as easy as decluttering your wardrobe and cupboards to make room for your new Christmas presents,” Mr Monaghan said.
“By donating to Vinnies, your unwanted clothes and goods can get a second life while raising vital funds to help others.
“A summer clean out has never felt so rewarding.”
Mr Monaghan said there were two simple rules to follow to make donating an efficient experience.
“We do ask to be considerate in what you donate – nothing damaged, torn, stained or threadbare,” he said. If you wouldn’t give it to a friend, you wouldn’t give it to Vinnies.
“Donations are also best given inside our Vinnies Shops during opening hours – please do not leave donations outside our Shops or donation bins as it creates even more work for our hardworking volunteers!”
After a year of rising costs of living and an ongoing affordable housing shortage, Mr Monaghan said all useable donations were very appreciated and would be used for a great cause.
“2022 was a very busy year for us as we worked with people facing homelessness, struggling to find affordable housing or families who barely have enough to put food on the table after paying rent and utility bills,” he said.
“To everyone who has donated, shopped or volunteered at our Vinnies Shops – thank you for helping us to help those most in need in our community.”
In the 2021-22 financial year, sales from Vinnies Shops helped the organisation provide more than $445,000 in support directly to vulnerable Far North Queensland residents.
To find your local Vinnies Shop, visit vinnies.org.au/shops
