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<\/a><\/p>\nHansen and Lillejord were especially grateful for the gift as they confessed that the promised NOK 30,000 had already been spent. \u201cWe have sent some families on a short holiday to Hunderfossen family parks,\u201d they said. \u201cThere are mothers with children who have major financial challenges ahead, without the opportunity to travel a bit away to have a little fun as a family.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mayor of Moss and Rygge, Hanne Tollerud, praised the work the shop was doing. \u201cI was here at the distribution of the first monthly surplus that went to a shelter for homeless in Moss and was pleasantly surprised already at that time by what is happening here. And when I come here today, I see that this has become an oasis, with music and people, and it’s almost like a shopping centre. This is an important arena for many people.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mayor praised the efforts, idealism and volunteerism of everyone who runs HappyHand, and what this means for the recipients of the profits. \u201cYou give back to both municipal enterprises and to teams and associations that make a difference in people’s lives. Could it be any better? Applause!\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The applause did not fail!<\/p>\n
“The next donation is slated for August and will be divided between the Adventist Church’s language school for immigrants and others who would like to learn Norwegian better, and for ADRA’s annual aid campaign,” says Pia Nielsen from HappyHand.<\/p>\n
HappyHand stores mix the sale of quality second-hand clothes and products with a friendly atmosphere that allows for the development of relationships with customers, who will often come just to spend time at the store, sharing a hot drink and a biscuit. The concept originated in Denmark and has since spread to other Scandinavian countries.<\/p>\n
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