Vinnies opens its new doors

ST VINCENT de Paul Victoria opened its 100th Vinnies Centre on Wednesday at 119-123 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.
Opening celebrations included in-store entertainment, a sausage sizzle, fairy floss, face-painting, clowns and special guests including “Harold from Neighbours” Ian Smith, all in the name of helping fellow Victorians in need.
Vinnies State Centres manager Tony Thornton said the Dandenong Centre would continue Vinnies’ proud history of helping Victorians in need through material assistance, support and friendship.
“We’re thrilled to open our 100th Vinnies Centre in Victoria,” he said.
“With more Vinnies Centres open than ever before, we’re increasing our commitment and ability to help Victorians in need.”
Vinnies Centres not only provide quality recycled clothing options to the public looking for value, retro clothing and everyday items but offers assistance to those who are in need.
As an added benefit, Vinnies customers know that their purchases help to support their community through the St Vincent de Paul Society’s works.
The new Vinnies Centre in Dandenong has a huge floor space of more than 700 square metres, giving shoppers plenty of range to choose from, and is open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.
“Come down and have a look at all your Dandenong Vinnies Centre has to offer – you’ll be surprised at what you can find,” Mr Thornton said.
Vinnies Centres help the St Vincent de Paul Society to support and assist more than 660,000 Victorians in need each year.