ABOUT THE UP SHOPPE:
We are a thrift store that accepts donations of new and gently used clothing and accessories. We carefully select the best of the best and re-sell for a very reasonable cost. The proceeds from the sales go directly back into newc programs and services supporting women & gender-diverse folks in our community.
LOCATION:
384 Selkirk Avenue Wpg
HOURS:
Tuesday to Thursday
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE:
We do not accept household items, furniture and electric appliances. These donations can be processed by the Oyate Tipi Furniture Project: http://www.oyatetipi.com/donations.htm
The Up Shoppe is a social enterprise program of the North End Women’s Centre. This “little shop with a big heart!” builds pre-employment skills in local women and non-binary folks while also revitalizing Selkirk Avenue. The store relies on the donations of generous individuals and organizations. The sales revenues are used for programs that help women & non-binary folks on their path of change.
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS OF:
NEW AND GENTLY
USED CLOTHING
E-WAGES
PROGRAM
NEWC’S Emergency Wage Program, especially designed to empower women and gender diverse people, is a powerful tool for addressing immediate economic needs while simultaneously fostering long-term independence and equality. This program typically provides financial support to women and gender diverse people in times of need.
When women and gender diverse people have access to such emergency programs, they’re not just surviving, they are being empowered. Empowerment, in this case, means giving women and gender diverse people the resources they need to make choices, sustain their independence, and control their own futures. Offering them a safety net not only alleviates immediate hardship but also signals a commitment to gender equality and a recognition of the unique challenges that women and gender diverse people face.
An emergency wage program that prioritizes women and gender diverse people’s needs is an acknowledgment of their worth, their potential, and their right to self-determination.