Clothing Swap??
What in the world is a clothes swap?
Well they are totally FREE events, with NO obligation to bring anything or take anything. It's called a "swap" because so many people bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want. These "swaps" have gotten popular in Michigan especially Oakland County. They have caught on in Macomb County too now. Holly is the original swap and there are swaps in Lake Orion, Orchard Lake & Sterling Heights.
Here's how it works:
At home, sort and fold clean clothes (clothes you wouldn't mind putting on your family to go out in public) by size into boxes or bags. THEN, when you get to the swap, sort the clothes by size onto marked tables. Next comes the fun part. You go to the tables with the size clothes we are looking for and take what you need. Free of charge. No strings attached. There are no minimums or maximums. Some families are looking to clean out the clothes they no longer use and they bring boxes of clothes in and sometimes leave with just one or two "special" things. Other families are really in need of clothes, and come with little or nothing, but leave with bags of clothes. Others bring what they took last season, for another family to take this time, and bring home another season's worth themselves to start the process again.
This is for individuals only ... NO charities, shelters, or resale.
How can you participate?
Look for clothes you might like to bring. Wash, fold, and sort them by size. Then call all your friends and family and ask them to do the
same ... and come as a single or as a group to the swap! Clothes swapping is even more fun when you can share your great finds with friends.
What sizes?
All sizes of baby, kids, and adult clothing (including coats, shoes, and accessories). VERY lightly stained clothes are OK as some people don't mind these for work or play, or are talented at removing stains. However, all clothing must be clean. Fabric and baby accessories are welcome.
Where are the Upcoming Southeast Michigan Clothing Swaps?
To be notified of future clothing swaps via email or for more information about any of the following events, join here.
Clothes Closet Giveaway
Wednesdays from 10 AM – 12 PM
Troy Seventh-Day Adventist Church (2775 Crooks Rd Troy, MI)
South of 16 mile on the west side of the street. Come to the second door on
the southwest side.
Holly Swap
Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 10 AM – 7 PM
First Baptist Church of Holly (15030 N Holly Rd Holly, MI 48442)
Contact: Brigitte Todd (brigittehsmom@ gmail.com)
Utica/ Shelby Twp Swap
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 11 AM – 7 PM
Drop off Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 11AM – 7 PM
Anyone dropping off on Tuesday will receive a ticket to come in first the
next morning
Disabled American Veterans Hall #129 (47326 Dequindre Utica, MI
48317)
Contact: Charly Mathews (frugalnanax3@ yahoo.com)
586-739-5267 (during drop off or day of swap times only)
Clinton Township Swap
Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10 AM – 1 PM
Macomb Intermediate School District (44001 Garfield ClintonTwp, MI 48308)
Located on Garfield Road North of 19 Mile
Clothing Drop off: Fri, May 21 4PM – 8PM or Sat, May 22 8AM – 10AM
SPECIAL EARLY PASS given to anyone who drops their clothes off Friday
1-866-4-Macomb or 586-226-4581 gscparents@ yahoo.com
View online details here
Lake Orion Swap
Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 10 AM – 7 PM
Christ the Reedemer Catholic Community (2700 Waldon Rd Lake Orion, MI
48360)
North Side of Waldon Rd, East of Baldwin Rd, near Great Lakes Crossing
Contact: Courtenay Grabowski Grabowski4@comcast. net
This is a wonderful way for us to help eachother out. If you have the gift of organization why no put together one in your town?
Let me know if you hear of any other swaps and we'll listed them too!
Well they are totally FREE events, with NO obligation to bring anything or take anything. It's called a "swap" because so many people bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want. These "swaps" have gotten popular in Michigan especially Oakland County. They have caught on in Macomb County too now. Holly is the original swap and there are swaps in Lake Orion, Orchard Lake & Sterling Heights.
Here's how it works:
At home, sort and fold clean clothes (clothes you wouldn't mind putting on your family to go out in public) by size into boxes or bags. THEN, when you get to the swap, sort the clothes by size onto marked tables. Next comes the fun part. You go to the tables with the size clothes we are looking for and take what you need. Free of charge. No strings attached. There are no minimums or maximums. Some families are looking to clean out the clothes they no longer use and they bring boxes of clothes in and sometimes leave with just one or two "special" things. Other families are really in need of clothes, and come with little or nothing, but leave with bags of clothes. Others bring what they took last season, for another family to take this time, and bring home another season's worth themselves to start the process again.
This is for individuals only ... NO charities, shelters, or resale.
How can you participate?
Look for clothes you might like to bring. Wash, fold, and sort them by size. Then call all your friends and family and ask them to do the
same ... and come as a single or as a group to the swap! Clothes swapping is even more fun when you can share your great finds with friends.
What sizes?
All sizes of baby, kids, and adult clothing (including coats, shoes, and accessories). VERY lightly stained clothes are OK as some people don't mind these for work or play, or are talented at removing stains. However, all clothing must be clean. Fabric and baby accessories are welcome.
Where are the Upcoming Southeast Michigan Clothing Swaps?
To be notified of future clothing swaps via email or for more information about any of the following events, join here.
Clothes Closet Giveaway
Wednesdays from 10 AM – 12 PM
Troy Seventh-Day Adventist Church (2775 Crooks Rd Troy, MI)
South of 16 mile on the west side of the street. Come to the second door on
the southwest side.
Holly Swap
Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 10 AM – 7 PM
First Baptist Church of Holly (15030 N Holly Rd Holly, MI 48442)
Contact: Brigitte Todd (brigittehsmom@ gmail.com)
Utica/ Shelby Twp Swap
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 11 AM – 7 PM
Drop off Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 11AM – 7 PM
Anyone dropping off on Tuesday will receive a ticket to come in first the
next morning
Disabled American Veterans Hall #129 (47326 Dequindre Utica, MI
48317)
Contact: Charly Mathews (frugalnanax3@ yahoo.com)
586-739-5267 (during drop off or day of swap times only)
Clinton Township Swap
Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10 AM – 1 PM
Macomb Intermediate School District (44001 Garfield ClintonTwp, MI 48308)
Located on Garfield Road North of 19 Mile
Clothing Drop off: Fri, May 21 4PM – 8PM or Sat, May 22 8AM – 10AM
SPECIAL EARLY PASS given to anyone who drops their clothes off Friday
1-866-4-Macomb or 586-226-4581 gscparents@ yahoo.com
View online details here
Lake Orion Swap
Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 10 AM – 7 PM
Christ the Reedemer Catholic Community (2700 Waldon Rd Lake Orion, MI
48360)
North Side of Waldon Rd, East of Baldwin Rd, near Great Lakes Crossing
Contact: Courtenay Grabowski Grabowski4@comcast. net
This is a wonderful way for us to help eachother out. If you have the gift of organization why no put together one in your town?
Let me know if you hear of any other swaps and we'll listed them too!
Hey you can also go here, http://www.facebook.com/pages/SEMI-Clothes-Swap/125123165457?ref=ts&v=wall and "like" it.
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