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HERALD Cosmetology suite opens
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Nonprofit’s mission fueled by monthly sale the area and community can afford,” said Vincent Centauro, co-founder of Rescuing FamiRescuing Families Inc., a lies. According to Vincent’s wife Franklin Square-based nonprofit that provides free home Gina Centauro, the nonprofit’s repairs, modifications and ren- other co-founder, they can ovation services to families charge a little more for the items in the thrift with disabilities boutique, because and financial hardthey’re vintage or ships, held its antique. Customers monthly garage rarely try to negotisale on Oct. 11 and ate the price down. 12, drawing sup“We get it occaporters from near sionally, but it’s and far. Combined more or less a charwith a thrift bouity here,” Lar ry tique, proceeds Jankowski, a volfrom these events unteer with the contribute to nearorganization, said. ly 40 percent of the “The money you’re organization’s p ay i n g t o bu y annual funding. items, you’re giving The sales feature as a charity, so the an array of items, laRRy JaNkoWSkI prices g enerally f r o m h o u s e h o l d Volunteer, tools to vinta g e Rescuing Families Inc. are set for that. They mostly underfinds. The selection stand that, and process of donations for sale is straightfor- they’re okay with that.” Even with low prices, the ward, and items are typically sold for costs that make sense thrift boutique made over $1,200 and the garage sale for community members. “Obviously we look at the brought in over $700. Sometimes, the volunteers item, we do a little bit of research on it, and then we purchase items that catch their come up with a price that eye. Jankowski said he bought would be feasible that people in Continued on page 2
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Photos courtesy Elmont Union Free School District
learning about fire safety Stewart Manor School received an exciting and inspiring visit from real-life heroes during National Fire Prevention Week as firefighters from the New York City Fire Department stopped by the school on Oct. 10. During the visit, they shared insights into their vital role, explaining the responsibilities they carry and the situations where fire can be either helpful or hazardous. Above, Stewart Manor students listened to firefighters from New York City during an assembly. Right, students hopped onto a fire truck for a hands-on learning experience. Story, more photos, Page 13.
he money you’re paying to buy items you’re giving as a charity, so the prices generally are set for that.