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Penguin Op Shop thrives less than six months after the community saved it from closure
When word spread that the St Vincent de Paul Society planned to close another of its Tasmanian Vinnies stores, this time in Penguin on the north-western coast, there were heavy sighs of disappointment.
But above those sighs, the well-trained ears of retired school librarian Lennice Wilson heard opportunity knocking loud and clear.
Key points:
- The small, coastal town of Penguin saved its op shop from closure and now runs it at a profit
- The Penguin District School has helped to develop the business model for the shop
- Profits are used to help community members in need and to promote sustainability through recycling and repurposing second-hand items
So, Ms Wilson and a group of dedicated volunteers devised a plan to save the op shop and,…
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