Joint Clothing Swap Deemed a Success! 7/06/24I was totally surprised by the attendance at this event.
"The Great Halifax Clothing Swap" saw literally hundreds of people flocking in to get a great deal on some second hand lovelies. According to organizers, the swap was attended by over 450 people in the four hours it was in operation at the Halifax Forum. Here's how it works. If you bring a donation, then you get in for $15. You can bring a bag with you and fill it to the brim with anything at the swap. If you do't bring a donation, the entry fee is $25, but you can still bring your bag and fill it up to the brim. I saw so many people carrying huge bags of clothing, both in and out of the swap. Before the doors opened for business, a line of around 100 people snaked around the outside corner of the building. I thought I would generate some interest with 20% off coupons to Venture Thrift, one of the organizing charities for the swap. "The clothing that is left over after the swap goes to Big Brothers and Big Sisters Halifax," said one of the organizers. "It's a great way to support our community." To top off the day, there was a raffle for a quilt that was hand-made by a swap meet attendee. The quilt was made entirely out of gently used men's dress shirts. It was quite lovely, and it was won by an attendee who couldn't have been more excited about winning. At the end of the day, it was tabulated that over 450 people attended the swap - quite a large number for the swap volunteers. If you missed this spring clothing swap, don't worry. Another one is scheduled to go off in September, just in time for back to school fashions. For more information about the clothing sway and how you can help out at the next one, come into Venture Thrift on Dresden Row in Halifax and speak with the staff or contact Lori at Affirmative Ventures, one of the official swap sponsors. |
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