541 Eatery & Exchange: Buttons Explained

We have been so inspired by many Hamiltonians lately doing so much good in our communities. 

Hamilton Clothing Swap has always chosen organizations that exemplify a warm and giving heart that give back to many families and neighbourhoods that need their support the most.

This year, 541 Barton Eatery will be receiving all of our monetary donations to help support their Button Exchange system that does so much good day in and out at their eatery. There is a great need for accessible and affordable food within the city as the price of living continuously goes up. 541 is established to not only provide a social place for ones to gather and play a board game of 'Trouble' or meet a friend, but a place that's always welcoming no matter what social status and a place providing a delicious, fresh and healthy bite to eat.

We can't say enough about this place. If you haven't visited 541 Eatery & Exchange, we suggest you do!

HCS xx

Home Stretch

Well my friends, we're in the home stretch! We are one month away until HCS sets up shop at the lovely Theatre Aquarius.

We've been doing this for awhile, but for some of you this may be your first time. So, we thought we would give you a run down of what the day may look like & what to expect!

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We carefully curate what we sell at the swap (meaning: we sift through MOUNTAINS of clothing to make sure everything is clean and in good condition).

The swap starts at 9am sharp! So make sure you set your alarm clocks! Skip the coffee & have one on us, as complementary Starbucks coffee will be served throughout the day.

Once you're in the swap we will ask you to donate one non-perishable item as your admission. This will be donated to the Neighbour2Neighbour Community Centre and Food Bank.

At the swap, the sky is the limit! EVERYTHING will be priced at $1 unless it's new and has a tag on it, then it's $2!

That's cheaper than any sale at a box store, cheaper than any outlet, even cheaper than your favourite thrift store! And guess what!? By updating your wardrobe on a shoestring budget, you're also helping families and communities within Hamilton!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!???

At the checkout (don't forget to bring bags, we will have some while supplies last!) you will have an opportunity to buy buttons through our adopted Button Exchange program from 541 Eatery. Each button is $1 and allows someone to purchase something at the swap free of charge!

Do you guys see a theme here? We love to give back! And we need your help to make a difference!

100% of the monetary donations earned at the swap will be given directly to 541 Eatery and Exchange !

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So please do your part, spread the word and let people know!

June 24th @ Theatre Aquarius

9am-1pm 

Please contact us at hamiltonclothingswap@gmail.com to donate your old, gently used clothing!

HCSxx

5 Years in the Making

HAMILTONIANS

We do apologize for the extra long hiatus.

But promise you the same sort of treasure hunting you've been accustomed to over the past four years!

We are proud to announce that the Hamilton Clothing Swap will be hosting our 5th Annual swap at the beautiful Theatre Aquarius on Saturday June 24th 2017.

It's hard for us to believe that four swaps have already come and gone. Each one as unique as the other. We've changed and grown for the better and have loved every single minute of it!

This year we have the great opportunity to help support a local gem in our community, an institution, a hub really for everyone and anybody... 541 Eatery & Exchange.

We have a pay-it-forward attitude at HCS which means we are 100% not-for profit. ALL proceeds from the day will go directly to 541 Barton Eatery. We will continue to donate our non-perishable food to N2N as well as setting up a specially curated donation for the at-risk youth at Living Rock.

So, start putting that loose change in your piggy banks and start sorting through those closets because we are only a few months away!

If you would like to donate this year, here is a checklist of items that we are looking for the Hamilton Clothing Swap this June:

1. Women, children 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 :)

Please EMAIL hamiltonclothingswap@gmail.com to arrange a 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 fifth annual swap. Stay tuned for more updates on the blog and through our twitter @HamiltonSwap

HCS xx