Until Next Year...

From the bottom of our hearts we would like to say a HUGE Thank You to everyone who made it out this past Saturday!

It was so nice to see familiar faces from the previous swaps as well as new ones! It was so wonderful to have been a part of Hamilton's first 100 in 1 Day event, from following tweets and seeing pictures it looked like it was such a successful a positive day in our dear city.

With this being our third year hosting The Hamilton Clothing Swap, it has been exciting to watch it grow year after year. The turn out on Saturday was absolutely phenomenal. From what I could see, in between stocking the racks, you all found some wonderful pieces to add to your wardrobe! 

With your support and kindness we far exceeded our donation to N2N from last year! We raised just over $1700 and over 250 lbs of food for the N2N Food Bank. In addition, Living Rock will be receiving a very large, curated donation from us to help their at-risk youth in downtown Hamilton.

We really hope you enjoyed yourself this year and look forward to preparing for our fourth swap next Spring!

Congratulations to Denise, Karen, Michela and Shannon! You were randomly drawn to win one of four $40 gift cards from The Other Bird Restaurants. If you haven't already emailed us your information, please do so :) so we can send it out in the post!

Again, Thank You to all of you swappers! Year after year you blow us away with your kindess and great style!

SWAP ON!

HCS xx

The Calm Before the Storm

Everything is set up & ready for you swappers to find your gently used treasures. We're so very excited to see everyone tomorrow. 

The support we receive each year continues to grow. We couldn't do it without amazing people like you and businesses who believe in us to help pay it forward to communities and individuals who need an extra helping hand.

A big Thank You to Meridian Credit Union for continuing to sponsor us, The Other Bird restaurants for donating gift cards & Starbucks coffee for their generous coffee contributions year after year.

Let's not forget the amazing General Manager, Lorna and Front Manager Clarissa at Theatre Aquarius for our venue and all their help along the way.

Doors will be open at 9:00am sharp. We promise you will not be disappointed. Remember to bring your 1 non-perishable item for admission and lots of change (or bills depending on your loot) for the 1$ & 2$(new clothes with tags) that will be awaiting you!

Complementary Starbucks coffee and treats will be there for you throughout the swap.

SO, SET YOU'RE ALARMS! We will see you eager swappers in the early morning!

HCS xx

Give A Dollar, Take A Button

Swappers! Can you believe it? We're less than 1 week away from our Third Annual Hamilton Clothing Swap. After months of sorting through clothes, the time has come for us to share our curated garments. We always aim to please and are pretty sure you will not be disappointed.

Be mindful that we only accept cash :) All clothes will be priced at $1 and new clothing with tags will be priced at $2. So, remember your coin purse or wallet depending on your loot and don't forget your 1 non-perishable food item for N2N as your admission.

We have mountains of clothes that we cannot wait to display for you. Remember to come early, bring bags (we will have some on site until supplies last) and get ready to shop!

For those early risers, Starbucks Ancaster has kindly donated coffee for our event! We will also have complementary treats for you throughout the swap to keep you going.

We are doing something a little different this year... we have been inspired by 541 Barton's, Eatery & Exchange, Button Bank and will be infiltrating it in to our swap culture this year. Not familiar with how this works? Each button is worth $1 and can be purchased by swappers when they cash out. The buttons go in to the jar and are used by others who can't afford to buy clothes.

Haven't been to 541 Barton yet? We HIGHLY suggest you go. 

So, will you help us spread the word? Helping those in need on the Hamilton Escarpment and Hamilton Downtown while updating your wardrobe on a shoe string budget - All wins!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, don't forget to set your alarm clocks!

HCS xx