DAYTON–The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has exited the organization and now re-identifies the store name as "All Saints Thrift Store".

Passersby going past the familiar thrift store on Main Street might notice a different name on the window saying "All Saints Thrift Store." Last November, the Board of Directors for the local 501c(3) non-profit Saint Vincent de Paul store voted to separate from the organization. With that separation, they are required to change the name and have chosen "All Saints."

The local Saint Vincent's store has been a main source of financial support for Project Timothy since its founding. However, the parent organization's District office changed its operational rules and now requires the Dayton store to follow regulations disallowing them from providing funds to any other non-profits.

The store opened in 1984 under the umbrella of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society organization and later formed as an independent non-profit in 1991 as required by the Spokane District office.

At about the same time, Project Timothy was established under the leadership of the local priest Reverend Paul Woods, who served both Saint Joseph's in Dayton and Saint Mark's in Waitsburg. He had the help of Franciscan Brother Patrick Campbell, with whom he ministered alongside in Brooklyn, New York.

Together they raised money and formed the by-laws of the organization which has since provided Christian hospitality to all who come, evangelization by example, charity to those in need and the development of needed programs. The charitable help comes in the form of vouchers to pay utility bills, for shelter and rental assistance, as well as for gas, food and other daily needs.

Managers Bob and Joann Patras feel positive about this change. "The money the store makes selling used donated items goes to help the needy," Joann said. "We donated a large amount of money every year to Project Timothy and now we can do more to fund local non-profits. Nothing else will change with the store."