Mission Services of London is excited to announce the move of our thrift store (300 William St.) and administrative office (415 Hamilton Rd.) into one location at Fairwest Plaza in spring/summer 2016. This establishes our relationship with Southside Group who acquired the property at 797 York St. in 2013.
The Mission Store, open six days a week, sells one-of-a-kind items at affordable prices and runs on the help of 100 dedicated volunteers. Our Voucher Program partners with nearly 50 local agencies, providing clothing and household goods to referred community members at no cost. Our Warm Hands—Warm Hearts Program partners with elementary schools to deliver warm clothing for children during winter months, also at no charge.
“With purpose and determination we embark on the store’s and head office’s relocation to Fairwest Plaza in 2016. We look forward to partnering with our new landlord, Southside Group, and to being a good neighbour in the Western Fair District. This property is located on a bus route and is close to other community services and attractions,” says Acting Executive Director Jon DeActis.
“For many years we have partnered with others through our five branches. We are looking to take that to the next level. With triple the floor space, our store will be better positioned to provide opportunities for others to thrive in this wonderful city. This is social enterprise at its finest!” says Peter Rozeluk, Executive Director, Mission Services of London.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for Southside Group to help out a caring organization that provides help, dignity and hope to members of our community. Everyone in our society has moments of weakness and times when we need help. This organization provides an essential service to the people of London and we are extremely proud to support Mission Services of London as they positively impact our community at large,” says Vito Frijia, President, Southside Group.
“Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to have been given the opportunity to assist an organization doing important work such as Mission Services of London. Their new landlord, Southside Group, provided a fair accommodation strategy so Mission Services can deploy its vital services in fantastic premises at affordable rates,”says George Kerhoulas, Vice President and Sales Representative, Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.