July 18th, 2013, Nanjing YMCA Family Store started the trail operation. On this very day, the revenue of Family Store turned over RMB 92.00. This really surprised all the Nanjing YMCA co-workers, for it is a small shop without any advertisements.
The Family Store mainly receives the donation of clothes, electronic devices, toys and etc. After all these articles or materials sterilized, we sell them to people who are in need at a relatively low price. The income will be used to support YMCA & YWCA’s programs of helping the elderly, the students, the orphans, the disabled and other emergency response programs. The operation of Family Store relies on involvement of the volunteers; meanwhile, Family Store also provides sheltered employment to students from Cien Day Care Center. Cien Day Care Center is an institution designed for the mentally-retarded people and people with paraphora. Now, this center has been established for 2 years. 4 participants have been employed through systematical training. So, this time, we will select 2 participants with independent means to participate in the Family Store daily operation.
During the trail operation, the Family Store got great attention from the society and communities. Some enterprises or individuals called us to talk about the donation. We’d like to express our highest gratitude to NanjingBritishSchooland SUMEC Textile & Light Industries Co., Ltd. The teachers, students and employees from these two institutions showed great passion to public welfare undertakings. Ms. Chan, from SUMEC, came to Nanjing YMCA at high temperature and heat to talk about the donation. SUMEC Company donated two boxes and two bags of brand new clothes at first time. So we thank them again for their generous contribution.
We welcome the donation from all sectors of society or communities. If you live far from us, you can post your articles or goods to the following address.
No.66-9 Dajianyingxiang, Gulou District,Nanjing
Nanjing YMCA
Please Contact: Ms. Mu Hong
Telephone: 025-83329902
If you have more than two bags of articles, we can go to your residence and pick up the things you want to donate.
