I read with interest Nina Grossman’s article in the Feb. 6 edition of the Victoria News on the increase in thrift store donations.
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I am a firm believer in contributing to, and purchasing from thrift stores, but this does not include Value Village.
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I would like to bring to your attention that the last paragraph in your article feeds the misconception that Value Village is a non-profit organization.
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If you do a search on this company, you will find that it gives a minuscule amount back to the community.
Melody Fielding
Victoria
