Thank You Salvos Newcastle

A Big Thank You to the Salvos Stores in Newcastle — For Helping Us Build a More Sustainable, Hopeful World

At The Other Half Project, we believe in second chances — not just for jewellery, but for anything that still holds life, meaning, and love. That belief is deeply aligned with the values of the Salvos Stores, who for decades have been breathing new life into pre-loved goods and creating real, tangible impact in our communities.

The Salvos Stores are more than just thrift shops — they are vibrant hubs of sustainability, compassion, and transformation. With every item donated, every purchase made, and every warm interaction with their friendly staff, these stores help reduce waste, promote reuse, and most importantly, bring hope to people doing it tough.

When you shop at Salvos, you’re not just finding something unique or vintage — you’re directly funding the life-changing programs of The Salvation Army, from food relief and homelessness support to addiction recovery and community outreach. Every dollar spent contributes to something bigger, something powerful.

Their stores offer a wide range of affordable, quality pre-loved goods — including furniture, clothing, shoes, homewares, books, and more. Each piece has a past, and each purchase helps shape a better future.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Ren, the Newcastle Area Manager, for her incredible support and belief in The Other Half Project. When you’re building something tender and unique — something like The Other Half, which exists to give single earrings and sentimental jewellery a second life — having someone see the value in your vision is incredibly affirming. It reminds you that you’re not alone. That what you’re doing matters.

Your kindness and encouragement have helped me keep going. Through this collaboration, we’re not just preserving beautiful pieces — we’re giving them new meaning, new homes, and new stories. Together, we’re creating something truly beautiful — a bridge between past and present, memory and renewal.

I also want to give a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Salvos Stores across Newcastle. Your warmth, dedication, and smiles make each visit feel like more than just a shopping trip — it feels like connection, like community.

Here at The Other Half, we’re committed to giving back. For every single earring we purchase from a Salvos Store, 100% of the profit from its sale goes straight back to them — either through direct donations or by purchasing more earrings from their stores. It’s our way of keeping the positive cycle of giving and receiving alive. This is how we honour the stories behind these little treasures and build a sustainable, generous world — together.

With gratitude,
The Other Half Project 💛