Why did the WRC open a resale shop?
There are lots of good things about a well run resale shop like recycling, bargains and hidden treasures, but the bottom line for us is our ‘bottom line’. As we grow and become busier we need to look at ways to generate more income so we can continue to offer our excellent services to women for reasonable or no cost. In October of 2005 Restyled Rags – the Unique Boutique was born under the careful & creative management of Cheri Downie. The ideal location is in Jennings Arcade on Old Main ( 12 th St W ) between Fav’s Italian Cucina and Bellisima! Coffee and Tea. Not only does this shop provide funding for WRC, it has become a gathering place for women especially on Girls Night Out (the last Thursday of every month). The variety and quality of merchandise has made this a great destination for an outing. Shoes, bags, jewelry and clothes in all sizes are artfully displayed making shopping a pleasure. Jo Anne Walsh and Coleen Collins assisted by volunteer Marian Soudijn, keep the shop in ti
