Representatives of the 14 recipient organisations of the 2024-2025 Boorowa Community Op Shop proceeds.
$55,000!
That’s how much the Boorowa Community Op Shop gave out to 14 local charities and community groups on Sunday 24th August.
Opened on 27th July 2017, coordinated by the Rotary Club of Boorowa, and staffed completely by Volunteers, the shop has a unique method of distributing their annual proceeds.
Every Volunteer can nominate a local charity or community group (or more) that they wish to support, and the total hours they put in over a year, becomes the proportion of nett proceeds donated to that particular charity or group.
These groups, chosen by our volunteers, reflect the wide range of needs and opportunities in our community, and Boorowa Rotary and the Op Shop are proud to support them.
Over the past eight (8) years, the shop has become much more than just a store – it has become a place where generosity, community spirit, and hard work come together to create real impact.
Op Shop Committee Coordinator and 2025-2026 Boorowa Rotary President, Ilze Myburgh (while unable to attend on Sunday) sent a heartfelt message thanking Volunteers and community alike.
“To our wonderful Volunteers, the many hours you give, the effort you put in, and the kindness you show are the heartbeat of the Op Shop. Without your dedication, none of this would be possible. And of course, along the way, there have been plenty of funny and sometimes bizarre moments that make volunteering such a unique and rewarding experience.” Mrs Myburgh said.
She continued saying: “I also want to thank our community for your ongoing generosity. Every donation you give – big or small – helps us stock the shop and, more importantly, helps us make a difference to all our customers.
It’s this shared spirit of giving, of both time and resources, that makes the Op Shop such a success.
Together, volunteers and community, you make a real and lasting difference. We are deeply grateful. Thank you.”
Sunday’s distribution of funds brings the total amount the Op Shop has shared in the last eight (8) years with the local Boorowa Community to over $267,400! A huge input into our community.
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