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One of the biggest and best known charity organisations globally, The Salvation Army has been present in Singapore since 1935. Under their social enterprise arm Red Shield Industries, their thrift stores in Singapore range in sale of items from clothes to books to home furnishings. By re-using, recycling and restoring donations in kind from the public and corporations, the SA team generates income through its Family Stores to support their mission goals for the community.
For those who know a little bit about thrifting, The Salvation Army is a familiar name. Head down to their store on Tanglin Road to discover some choice goodies including handbags, a variety of clothes, and even leather products - all of which have been cleaned and disinfected properly. The Family Thrift Store also serves as a Family Hub that is built for the community, with a beautiful garden you can stroll in when you are finished with your shopping trip.
The largest of the Salvation Army thrift stores, the Praisehaven Mega Family Store stocks an absolute goldmine of products, with categories ranging from art to electronics, and furniture. Take home an entire living room set, used iPhones and Samsungs in good condition, or try your hand at a new skill with one of their string instruments. Pro-tip: loyalty members (membership free) get 10% off general merchandise at all Salvation Army thrift stores.
Red Shield Industries (RSI) is the social enterprise arm of The Salvation Army. By re-using, recycling and restoring donations in kind from the public and corporations, it generates income through its Family Stores to support our mission to provide holistic care to the community.
RSI is also committed to providing work-therapy job opportunities. Partnering with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), RSI opened its door for IMH’s clients to work at the RSI Pick n Choose Store. This opportunity increases the clients’ confidence, which helps in easing their way back into society and facilitates their reintegration into the workforce.
RSI also strives to assist humanitarian needs in times of crisis and emergency, leveraging on its logistics network to deliver aid to crisis areas in the region quickly and efficiently.
Working closely with local and international organisations, RSI engages them in meaningful programmes for their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
RSI is also committed to providing work-therapy job opportunities. Partnering with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), RSI opened its door for IMH’s clients to work at the RSI Pick n Choose Store. This opportunity increases the clients’ confidence, which helps in easing their way back into society and facilitates their reintegration into the workforce.
RSI also strives to assist humanitarian needs in times of crisis and emergency, leveraging on its logistics network to deliver aid to crisis areas in the region quickly and efficiently.
Working closely with local and international organisations, RSI engages them in meaningful programmes for their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
