Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society in Sparwood has made a $30,000 donation to local health care facilities this year.
East Kootenay Foundation for Health accepted the donation on behalf of Elk Valley Hospital, Sparwood Health Centre and Elkford Health Centre. Each recipient will be given $10,000 and funds will go towards purchasing equipment.
Proceeds from the thrift shop are given to a variety of charities each year, including local schools, sports groups, student scholarships and non-profits. The store has donated $79,500 to various people and groups this year, with a goal of reaching $100,000. It has given $854,300 to community causes since it opened 11 years ago.
To find out more about the Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society, call 250-425-0853 or visit their Facebook page. To learn more about how the East Kootenay Foundaton for Health, visit www.ekfh.ca or call 1-877-489- 6481.
