Melodie featured in Nipawin Journal
On September 27th, 2006, Melodie was featured in this article from the Nipawin Journal, about the opening of her new “Warrior’s Song Café”!
Salvation Army’s new home for a Warrior’s Song
The Salvation Army officially opened their new location at 211 First Street West despite the heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, September 16.
By Ryan Kiedrowski
Journal Staff
Wednesday September 27, 2006The Salvation Army officially opened their new location at 211 First Street West despite the heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, September 16.
The thrift store and coffee shop (Warrior’s Song Café) has been open for about two months, enjoying the new 7,400 square foot space.
“This is a really exciting time for us,” said Capt. Melody Routly, who told The Journal that the idea to have a coffee shop came to her about a year ago.
“What we’re finding is with the volume of which we have to handle, we’re often limited in the amount of space,” explained Divisional Commander Larry Martin. “If they separate the thrift store itself, the other issue we have is that we need more space. It’s much more economical to do it in one space.”
The new building is about six times larger than the former location making it easier for the six employees, approximately 25 volunteers and customers to get around.
“We were quite crowded at the other location and this one here gives a lot more opportunity for us to be of service to our community,” said Martin. “The Salvation Army seeks to be a transforming influence in all the communities that we serve.”
As a symbolic gesture, Routly and Martin cut a chain in the Salvation Army’s doorway.
“We’re not about fancy ribbon stuff here,” said Routly. “We’re about breaking the bondage that takes over a lot of people’s lives. We chose today to have a chain cutting ceremony.”
Read the rest of the article here!
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