The Miramichi River Valley Community Thrift Store recently celebrated their one year anniversary with a Grand Opening at their shop in Renous.

The Miramichi River Valley Thrift Store is a proud and dedicated supporter of the community, continually giving back to help local causes and initiatives thrive.

The store has made several generous donations totaling more than $9,000, a testament to the generosity of both its volunteers and loyal shoppers.

DONATIONS

• September 2024
  • Miramichi SPCA – $500
  • Dining with Dignity – $170
• October 2024
  • Millerton School – $300
  • Blackville School – $300
  • Sunny Corner – $300
  • My3Sons Cat Rescue – $100
  • Several bags of clothing donated to Housing Solutions
• November 2024
  • Legion – $500
• December 2024
  • Out of the Cold Shelter – $500
  • Dining with Dignity $200
  • Turkey draw for three customers
  • Turkeys for three food bank recipients
  • Supported one family from schools in Blackville, Millerton and Sunny Corner with gifts for family members
  • Christmas cards for Bridgeview Nursing Home clients
• 2025 Donations
  • Minor Hockey – $500
  • Blackville Recreation Council – $500
  • Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue – $1500
  • Three Easter hams draw
  • Bursaries of $400 for Blackville and Sunny Corner graduates, $400 for MVH and $400 for Millerton Elementary
  • Dining with Dignity – $100

To learn more about the Miramichi River Valley Community Thrift Store, visit their Facebook page or drop into the shop at 29 Schofield Street in Renous. The store is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am until 3pm and on the last Saturday of each month.