The local charitable institution for children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, is happy to announce the presence of a caseworker in Perth who will now be available in town every Wednesday at the new Jewels Gently Used Clothing thrift store.
The store opened here in Perth in June, and showcases a wide selection of fashions for women and children. ‘Jewel’s also has a variety of books and household items homeowners will surely love. Items at the store have all been donated by the public, and have been sorted and made presentable, ready for sale to customers. The store here in Perth is the second branch of Jewels, which first opened on William Street in Smiths Falls.
For those of you not familiar to the group, Big Brothers Big Sisters is an independent agency that gets it funding not from the government, but from community members and other charitable organizations willing to lend a helping hand. Since 1973, the organization has opened its arms to the Lanark County community, helping people through its thrift stores, mentoring programs, and group programs that involved music, sports, crafts, and a whole lot more.
With the opening of its Perth location, Big Brothers Big Sisters hopes to raise awareness in the town and get the community interested in paying it forward.
