NOTICE:
Due to weather the gardens are closed on January 18th, please bring donations on 19th or on the day of the event.
January can be a quiet month for gardeners, but a great time for other community events. Join us for a Community Clothing Swap happening at the HCP.
Please RSVP HERE if you are interested in attending or donating as this will help us with planning the event. If you sign up, you will a reminder email closer to the event.
Details below:
How to Donate:
Donations can be dropped off at the Gardens January 13 - 19 between 10am and 1pm.
Acceptable items for Donation:
Please note that not all items donated may be accepted, please see our donation rules below.
Donation Rules
Adult clothing, shoes and accessories only
Dog clothing & toys (yes for your furry friend)
Clean, quality items that are in good shape
A maximum of 20 items per person (please email me if you have more)
Unfortunately we are not accepting underwear and socks
Unfortunately we are not accepting homewares and children's items
We are also looking for the following items to be donated or borrowed.
Please email [email protected] if you can help with any of these.
Full length mirrors x 2
Clothing rails
How to Shop:
Admission to the event is by donation and will include admission to the Gardens (suggested donation is $10). Donations will go to cover the cost of the event and to our community education programs.
Guests will receive one credit for each item donated which can be redeemed for one item of clothing at the event. If you run out of credits or did not donate any items, then there will be a charge of $2 per item.
Cash only and bring your own bag.
Other Considerations:
This is a drop-in event between 10am - 2pm. The event may close early if we run out of items.
This is a cash only event and we do not have an ATM on site.
Parking may be limited, so carpooling is recommended.
Please bring your own bag.
Volunteers will be running this event, so please be kind.
Leftover items after the event will be donated to local thrift stores, including SPCA , Victoria Women in Need (WIN) and Beacon Community Services.
If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to this message or emailing [email protected]
