Carrboro, NC (PRWeb) 2 του Ιούνη του 2011
The PTA thrift shop, a nonprofit with resale shops in Chapel Hill and Carrboro and a major donor to local schools for over half a century, announced plans to build new facilities and other commercial space in Carrboro location. It launches a campaign of $ 1700000 for a community to finance the project will help stimulate the economy, allowing the development of recycling and the creation of extra dollars for schools.
Weve
overcome our place in Carrboro. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen our local economy and create a stunning, green-friendly site that works best for our needs and our patrons, beautify the neighborhood, and allows us to multiply our giving, recycling, and and services to third parties, said Barbara Jessie-Black, PTA Thrift Shop Executive Director. We very much appreciate the very supportive community, and we call on citizens and businesses to join us in this effort to meet growing needs.
Dr. Neil Pedersen, Superintendent Chapel Hill / Carrboro city schools, said: “The value of the store Thrift PTA extends far beyond the big check for more than $ 220,000 that the agency recommends for our schools every year . The thrift shop PTA is an important resource community that reminds us all to live in a sustainable way of recycling these items no longer want or need. Moreover, it is a creator of community, bringing together parents from across all 18 schools to share and collaborate while doing the work of sorting and displaying merchandise in the store. “
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber is a staunch supporter of the PTA thrift shop and is 100% support of the redevelopment work is good for downtown Carrboro, our economy and our community. An extensive thrift shop PTA in the center of Carrboro will draw more downtown shoppers, increase retail sales, increase capacity Thrift shops to support local schools, and we continue to position our region as one of the largest areas of the country to start and grow social enterprises, said Aaron Nelson, President and CEO, Chapel Hill / Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.
The new PTA Thrift Shop at Jones Ferry Road and West Main Street includes a complex of two new structures and landscaped gardens creating an inviting square to serve as a meeting point of the community. Nearly 14,000 square feet to accommodate the Shops Thrift PTA combined needs of retail, processing, management and under one roof. Space for hire includes a mixture of more than 13,000 square feet, which will attract more businesses downtown, bring a steady stream of potential clients, and create jobs.
Construction is expected to begin in autumn 2011 and be completed by June 2012. The fundraising goal for the community building project is $ 1.7 million. Expected funding sources include people, businesses and institutions; New tax credits market;. And a bank loan to help cover the total cost of about $ 5.100.000
During construction, consumers are encouraged to visit the thrift shop PTA Hill Chapel located on Elliott Road, in the village square near Whole Foods. The leadership also hopes to maintain a strong retail presence in Carrboro during the building phase by renting space to sell furniture and houseware.
Focus Green
Strengthening Thrift PTA Shops environmental mission, the project will include both the construction standards and LEED Carrboros sustainability standards. Environmentally friendly center is supported by an aggressive recycling program that keeps more than 300 tonnes of items sold outside the landfill each year and generate another revenue stream.
Jobs Created
The
jobs will be created through the manufacturing process and from offices, restaurants, retailers and other companies that rent commercial space. All Stores Thrift PTA 30 employees will keep their jobs, and possibly up to 5 new locations will be added when the new store is complete. Fulltime employees will operate outside the store Chapel Hill and part-time will be placed with other nonprofit organizations in the area during the construction phase.
Since the PTA thrift shop founded in Chapel Hill in the ’50s, has grown to be a major supporter of the community, helping families in need. Has donated $ profitsalmost of EUR 5 million over the past 15 yearsto local schools. The money used for technology, play equipment, supplies, books, tours and other projects for schools and choose the PTA for funding.
financial bids for the building can be done and more information are at http://www.ptathriftshop.org.
FOR THE PTA thrift stores
The store has two PTA thrift stores resale at Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC that sell a range of donated goods and treasures from clothes to furniture. Launched in 1952, the nonprofit donates profitsover of $ 200,000 each yearto local public schools through parent Teacher Association (PTA) for each school. It also provides in-kind donations to help clients dress local social service organizations and community partners in providing gift cards for stores to families in need. Known as an environmental leader in recycling and other eco-focused efforts, the PTA thrift shop named the 2010 Energy Progress viable enterprise of the Year and has received Green Plus Certification through the Institute for Sustainable Development.
### p>
clear = “all”
