Bargain Barn to close

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 18, 2002) - After 25 years, the Bargain Barn, a volunteer-run yard sale-type store on the Ursuline Campus, will close its doors. The closing is set for the end of December and is a result of space and safety concerns on campus.

The Bargain Barn raises an average of $70,000 per year to benefit Marian Home, the licensed nursing facility sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville. The facility is home to many retired and infirm sisters.

"We're grateful to our dedicated volunteers who have spent countless hours raising money for Marian Home through the Bargain Barn," said Sister Jean Anne Zappa, president of the Ursuline Sisters. "Our volunteers have come to be like family and this closing is going to leave a big void in our hearts.
"Unfortunately, safety concerns on campus and the resulting space utilization changes of campus offices necessitate this decision. The challenge will now be finding a way to replace funds lost by the closing of the Bargain Barn."

One way to supplement lost funds over the closing is through a fundraising campaign recently launched by the Office of Development. The campaign seeks to raise funds to support individual projects at Marian Home, such as purchasing special equipment for residents and refurbishing resident rooms. For more information, visit www.ursulineslou.org.

The Bargain Barn is open Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. It is located on the Ursuline Campus, 3115 Lexington Road, building 11. For more information, visit www.ursulineslou.org or call 897-1811 or 896-4446.

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