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Its members are not as Distribution 10,000 to 150 locations numerous as the ‘ladies in black’, and no-one’s made a movie about them, but they are in retail. Recycling, is their business. Moreover, way before the phrase was coined, they’ve been ‘environmentally aware’. Their blue and white ‘hands’ www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Facebook @hillstohawkesbury logo symbolises goodwill and their slogan is ‘Good Works’. Who are they? I’m Owner: Compton Media Group referring to the multitude of St Vincent de Paul volunteers who proudly wear a Community News Community Publisher: Diana Paton | 0408 011 193 Vinnie’s apron: The Ladies (and Blokes) in Blue. Advertising email: [email protected] The St Vincent de Paul Society was founded in 1833 by 20 year old Parisian student, Frederic Ozanam. Since then, this lay Catholic organization has spread Editorial: [email protected] worldwide and continues to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged people, regardless of their cultural, religious or political beliefs. How? The Society ‘rescues’ donated items; sells them at low prices through Vinnies stores; then uses the revenue to fund community services and programmes. Rescue, re-sell and re-use. Re-cycling at its best. Beavering away in 630 stores throughout Australia, 58,000 Vinnie’s volunteers are doing good works in their local areas. Monday’s team at Vinnie’s in Baulkham Hills, consists of Dale, Mary, Catherine and Suzanna. This band of Hills residents has been volunteering for a long time; Dale and Suzanna for 9 years, Catherine 5, and Mary 2. 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