DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver donates furniture to Port Coquitlam’s Salvation Army.

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 08, 2008 – DirectBuy has also earned a reputation for its generosity in the communities they serve. A fine example of that is DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver donating imperfect furniture, fixtures and other items to the Salvation Army at 2520 Davies Avenue in Port Coquitlam.

“It doesn’t happen very often, but once in a while we’ll accept a delivery for one of our members where there’s an imperfection—a nick or scratch, wrong color, etc. Some manufacturers, rather than a straight exchange, will ship out a new item for the member and let us dispose of the damaged item. Some of these items are still in pretty good shape overall and certainly usable so we donate those items to our local chapter of the Salvation Army,” said Peter Ruetz, co-owner of DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver.

That type of generosity is fairly standard for DirectBuy. Showroom owners across North America donate to any number of organizations, and have shown a particular affinity for making contributions to children/family-oriented organizations like Boys & Girls Club, YMCA and children’s hospitals. Some of DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver’s donations to the Salvation Army have included dressers, chests, tables, chairs, armoires and assorted pieces of furniture.

“DirectBuy’s generosity to the Salvation Army goes above and beyond the call of the standard donation,” said Diana Nyman, assistant to the regional retail manager of the Salvation Army of Port Coquitlam. “The resale of these items at our thrift shops helps fund the Salvation Army’s many programs and shelters which help the needy and disadvantaged. Since the items donated by DirectBuy are on the high-end side, with the exception of a nick or slight imperfection, we can usually get a very good price, which raises even more money for our programs.”

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. With four convenient serving the Greater Vancouver area, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on DirectBuy, you can visit www.DirectBuyBC.ca. To donate to the Salvation Army of Port Coquitlam, please stop by our warehouse at 2520 Davies Avenue in Port Coquitlam.

About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Vancouver area since 1997. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members' dream projects a reality.  It's a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. The four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Vancouver area are part of more than 150 franchise locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 604-552-5255, or visiting www.DirectBuyBC.ca.

Locations of the four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Vancouver area are: DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St., Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 4P7; DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 6R2; DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 7J8; and DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 1P7.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.


About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and 111 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provide shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.