Paying it Forward

We have all heard of it. Most of us have done it and some have been the happy recipients of it. The Pay it Forward movement has a lot of power. Good deeds from good samaritans become contagious. The positive gestures whether it be buying a stranger coffee, helping someone carry their groceries or giving a smile trickles down throughout our neighbourhoods.

It can change someone's day.
It could change someone's life...

The Hamilton Clothing Swap gives back 100% of all proceeds earned. It caters to several communities both on the Hamilton escarpment and within our downtown core.

We raise money so organizations such as Neighbour2Neighbour can support those who depend on them for services such as their food bank, community gardens, counseling, tutoring and family programming.
We raise food to help eliminate food shortages within their food bank. To make sure that there is always enough food and supplies for anyone who comes through their doors during their time of need.
We raise clothes so organizations such as Good Shepherd's Martha's House can help families get back on their feet. Whether it's an outfit for an interview or a child's first day of school, Hamilton Clothing Swap wants to be there to help families during these important milestones.


We have recently been the proud recipients of a large clothing donation given to us from the GAP Mapleview. Through this generous donation we are able to do what we do best. We are so grateful for their contribution to our event. Thank you GAP Mapleview for your support & kindness!!

HCS xx

A Little Drama...

As most of you know we hosted our very first HCS event last year in the gorgeous Ballinahinch Heritage building on James Street South. It was a little small at times, as you squeezed yourself in to the swap, trying to find your treasures.

This year we've moved in to another great location. A location that has a little more space. A place which is iconic to Hamiltonians and walkable from many neighbourhoods within our city.

We are ever so pleased to announce that this year's Hamilton Clothing Swap will be hosted at the beautiful Theatre Aquarius of Hamilton on May 31st, 2014.

Donations

Hamilton Clothing Swap is a few months away but that doesn't mean we are not accepting clothing donations beforehand. We accept donations right up to the event! So don't fret if your schedule is too busy to coordinate a drop off, we offered a pick up service to our swappers last year who were unable to get to us and we're doing it again this year.

Like any event, we learn from our past events. This year we've made it easier to communicate with you - our wonderful, generous swappers about this event. You can connect with us via twitter @HamiltonSwap, through this blog hamiltonclothingswap.blogspot.ca as well as writing to us at hamiltonclothingswap@gmail.com.

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Here is a checklist of items that we are looking for the Hamilton Clothing Swap this May:

1. Women, children's and men's clothing.
2. All donations must be gently used.
3. Accessories: shoes, purses, scarfs, jewelry, hats etc.
4. All donations must be washed/clean.

We ask that your donations are contained in a garbage bag/box for easy pick up and transporting. We also ask that you label it with HCS so we know it's ours to pick up :)

We would like to extend a Thank You to those who have already donated for this year. We are really looking forward to our second annual swap. Stay tuned for our location and date!


HCS  xx