MARCH 11, 2010 BUSINESS THE OBSERVER 11

FREE tax preparation for Saplings sets eyes on giving and growth
laid off workers By Corinne Tillman
“It’s okay to recycle clothing.” Many
During this difficult economic time, some people need
people may not agree, but Glenna Weber
a little help. Liberty Tax Service is holding “Displaced
lives the philosophy. Weber is the visionary
Workers Appreciation Days.” March 14 through 20, they
behind The Saplings Boutique thrift store
will waive tax preparation fees for workers who lost their
out of First Presbyterian Church (the Pink
employment in 2009.
Church) in Pompano Beach. The store was
Laid-off workers receive a free tax return by going into
started as a way to help raise money for the
the offices listed below, scheduling an appointment and
pre-school. Weber and other parents real-
bringing their 1099G or unemployment check stub into
ized they had an abundance of children’s
the office. Remember to bring all of your tax preparation
things that were practically new. A thrift
stuff to your appointment. Fee is only waived for first-
store was a way to share with the community
time customers. For more information, call Liberty Tax
and to bring money to the school. The Sap-
Service at 954-783-5353.
lings Boutique opened in December 2009.
North Pompano/Lighthouse Point: 1626 E. Sample
As anyone with a kid knows, children
Rd. Pompano Beach, 33064. 954-785-1099
grow like weeds (or saplings). Some items
East Pompano: 1000 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano
are only worn a few times before a child
Beach, 33060. 954-783-5353
grows out of it. To Weber, there is nothing
West Pompano: 2651 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano
wrong with wearing something that is gent-
Beach, 33060. 954-977-9788
ly used. The shop is priced extremely well
and 100 percent of the proceeds go to the

Plumbing children of the church, Weber explained. Any item that is not
sold is donated to kids in desperate need of clothing.
ited because the store is run entirely by volunteers. Right now
customers can call 954-941-7501 Ext. 4 to set up an appoint-

World
“You can feel comfortable giving a gift from here,” ment to look around the store — if the listed hours are not
Weber said. All of their items have custom tags and are convenient. The Saplings Boutique is currently looking for
cleaned before being put out for sale. Weber also points out more volunteers.
Serving L.H.P., Deerfield & Pompano Bch. since 1961 that it is not just a thrift store.
The store is also a great place
for parents and children to get
Do It Yourself Headquarters together to talk about their
Plumbing Supplies & Sales lives. Saplings Boutique even
offers coffee.
Do it Yourself Plumbing The store is currently ac-
cepting donations of every-
“Parts, Parts, and thing from clothes to cribs to
More Parts!” books and movies. The main
All Major Brands deciding factor if they will
accept a donation is the con-
dition the item is in. Hours of
954- 781-2255 operation are the first Sunday
In Shop Repair Service Available of every month from 9:30 a.m.
1777 NE 33rd St. • Pompano to 11:30 a.m. and Wednes-
days and Thursdays from 8:30
Shoppers Haven a.m. to 11 a.m. Hours are lim-

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