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Promote community building, fashion, and environmentalism by hosting a fun clothing swap event! There are millions of clothing that end up in the landfill when these clothes could have been recycled and re-loved. This is the chance to give old clothes another chance while reducing waste and helping community members connect with each other.
The aim here is to help the youth gain more awareness of the signs and dangers of mental health problems so they can practice self-care and help those around them. They will be engaging in an educational workshop and discussion activities.
This will improve the overall mental well-being of local youth and create a safe space for youth to discuss mental health challenges.
There are many different people from diverse backgrounds and age groups who might be interested in upgrading their wardrobes while saving the environment by not throwing their unwanted clothes in the trash.
On a Sunday afternoon
At your local school’s gymnasium
Contact the place you wish to hold this project at. Ask about the possibility if a room can be borrowed.
Plan the details, start advertising the event, and call out for registration.
Start collecting registers’ information and reach out to them.
Purchase and/or collect clothing racks, hangers and small tables for people to display their clothing.
Run the event!
✓ Clothing racks, hangers, and small tables (around $100)
✓ Light snacks for about 25 people (around $30)
✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)
✓ A place to run the event
A website where you can advertise your event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--toronto/clothing-swap-toronto/
Tips on how to get started for your event!: https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/blog/2020/6/25/how-to-organize-a-clothes-swap