KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Members of the public can now donate large quantities of stuff including bulk items to The Salvation Army through its social enterprise arm, Red Shield Industries (RSI).
The RSI was launched on Wednesday to look more holistically into efforts to reuse, recycle and restore donations in kind.
The donated items will be resold at affordable prices through The Salvation Army's family thrift stores located in Banting, Melaka, Ipoh, Penang and Kuching.
RSI managing director, Tian Toh Kian said he was excited to create more opportunities for people to give, which would, in turn, give hope to others.
"The warehouse located in Taman Desaria, Petaling Jaya, aims to be highly regarded for excellence in the delivery of a donation in-kind service, which is sensitive and responsive to the needs of the community while meeting the welfare and funding needs of The Salvation Army.
"Income generated through the RSI will go towards funding The Salvation Army's social and community services to help the underprivileged. Donated goods may also be distributed overseas to provide humanitarian aid in times of crisis," he said in a statement today.
To donate used items to help the needy in the community, call the RSI team at 03-7496 5834.
Founded in 1938, The Salvation Army in Malaysia is a non-profit organisation that provides care for the vulnerable and needy.
Its work includes providing residential care for children and the elderly, educational programmes through its kindergartens and day care centres, special programmes for young people with special needs, and various social programmes through its community service centres.
-- BERNAMA
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