Turn your retail experience into an act of goodwill by shopping where you can get quality clothing at great prices with the money going to a worthy cause.
Paravin, in Campbellfield, offers a huge range of recycled clothing, shoes, handbags, toys, bric-a-brac and furniture.
The business, started by the Spine and Limb Foundation 21 years ago, ventured into the recycled clothing market about 11 years ago.
All proceeds raised by the store go back to the charity, which is dedicated to supporting people with spinal cord paralysis sustained through injury or disease and those with traumatic and genetic limb loss.
The foundation helps the elderly and provides rehabilitation assistance to patients moving back into the community following discharge from hospital.
It also provides support, information, advice and advocacy services to help people with a disability take part in community life.
Manager Bryan Godfrey says customers can find a great range of apparel and accessories in store.
‘‘We’re very selective of the quality of goods we sell,’’ he says.
‘‘These goods may have otherwise gone to landfill so we are helping the environment by selling them to people who can use them.’’
Bryan says Paravin has donation bins around Melbourne.
‘‘We also do door-to-door collections, so people can make donations when we come around or call us and organise for donations to be picked up,” he says.
The foundation also operates Payless Clothing at 12 Costa Drive, Hoppers Crossing, offering an array of recycled goods.
Paravin, Factory 2, 188-194 Barry Road, Campbellfield. Opens 8am-4.30pm Monday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday. Inquiries: 9357 9683
