Emmaus to sell second-hand furniture at huge Parisian flea market
Howard Lake | 6 June 2005 | News
International homelessness charity Emmaus is expecting thousands of bargain hunters on 12 June at the Paris Expo, Port de Versailles where they will be hosting the biggest second-hand furniture market in Europe.
A convoy of vans and trucks from Emmaus Communities in the UK will be setting off for France on Friday, courtesy of Euro Tunnel.
Emmaus Communities provide a home and work for previously homeless people. Residents work full time at the business of the Community, refurbishing and selling household goods.
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Last year’s sale raised approximately £270,000 for Emmaus International.
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