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Supporting Our Community in this Challenging Environment
We recognize the tremendous impact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on many aspects of our lives, and in particular, the significant challenge to those who have been laid off from their jobs or are sick or in quarantine. During this time, we are balancing between the safety of our employees, you our neighbors and at the same time following the mandates from our government. We are trying to keep our assistance available.Temporary Changes:
THRIFT STORE:
Per the Ohio Health Department, St. Vincent will follow the social distancing guidelines for your safety and the safety of others. St. Vincent employees and volunteers will be required to have their temperatures checked every day when arriving to work.
They will be wearing masks. We highly recommend all customers wear a mask!
ALL customers will be required to sanitize their hands as they enter the store. St. Vincent will have sanitizer available. If you are unable to use this sanitizer, we recommend you bring your own gloves or sanitizer.
The store has been newly remodeled, cleaned and sanitized. We have several new things in place to cut down on germs. Our carpets have been taken up and we polished our concrete floors. These are easier to clean and sanitize.
We have installed a new Reme-Halo air purification system to our HVAC system. This purification system reduces airborne particles and kills 99% of bacteria, mold and germs.
St. Vincent is dedicating one employee to sanitize essential areas every 15 minutes, such as door handles/knobs, cart handles, cash register, counter tops, and the credit card machine.
At this time the dressing room will be closed for use. We will also not be allowing clothes to be tried on. We will be allowing them to be returned, following our usual return policy of 3 days with a receipt. When the items are returned they will be quarantined for (1) week.
There will be X's on the floor in areas to encourage social distancing including the queue for the cash register.
Please take time to be considerate of others and follow these guidelines.
WE CARE FOOD PROGRAM:
Monthly food for our We Care clients will continue to be available as usual. The food boxes can be picked up at the Thrift Store location and will be placed in your vehicle. We will be evaluating food deliveries however, keeping the safety of our clients as well as our members in mind.
NURSING HOME VISITS:
Due to government mandates concerning the coronavirus, all nursing home visits have been suspended until further notice.
OTHER ASSISTANCE:
We are making an effort to maintain our other assistance programs. Call for the latest information.