Media Advisory

ATTN: NEWS / HEALTH / COMMUNITY EDITORS

Celebrating 38 years of community service - the Volunteers of Trillium’s Nearly New Shop is closing its doors tomorrow

The Nearly New Shop, which is run by the Volunteers of Trillium, has been a significant part of Trillium Health Centre since 1970. The shop resells used clothing, housewares, jewelry and toys. It has been a significant financial contributor to the health centre and a dedicated and compassionate community partner for 38 years.

Originally located on Lakeshore Road West at Benson Avenue in Port Credit, the Nearly New Shop was started as a fundraising project by the Mississauga Hospital Auxiliary and moved to its current site on Hurontario St. at Trillium’s Mississauga location in 1986.

After considerable research and discussion, the Volunteers of Trillium Board has decided to discontinue operations and close the shop on April 19, 2008. This was a very difficult decision and the shop will undoubtedly be fondly remembered by many in the Trillium community.

WHAT: Celebration of the Volunteers of Trillium’s Nearly New Shop

WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2008

            11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WHERE: Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga location
Nearly New Shop is located at 2194 Hurontario St.
Parking is available in the main parking garage - walk south to
the Nearly New Shop

Trillium Health Centre greatly appreciates the long-standing dedication and significant contributions of the Nearly New Shop volunteers over the years - they are valued members of the Volunteers of Trillium team.

Members of the media are invited to join us for a celebration of the Nearly New Shop’s long record of service to our community.

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Media Contact:
Larry Roberts
Media Relations Consultant, Trillium Health Centre
office: 905-848-7580 ext. 3832
mobile: 416-358-7201
lroberts@thc.on.ca

Media Contacts

For all media enquiries, please call Public Relations at 905-848-7580 ext. 3832.