Welcome to SWOP!

Hi! My name is Tessa, and thanks for checking out SWOP!

This is a private swopping event in Singapore that allows people to trade their old items – usually clothes and accessories, although we do get DVDs and books too – while donating to charity at the same time. You pay $5 and bring at least 5 items – it’s that simple!

SWOP! has been held in Singapore for about two years now and has been featured in the local press several times. It is directly inspired by Swap-A-Rama-Rama by Wendy Tremayne. I attended one event in New York in 2005, and was instantly hooked on swopping.

Recycling and swopping clothes is great because you get to empty your wardrobe and get new things to wear – for absolutely free! It is also an ethical and environmentally-conscious way of getting new clothes, which cuts down on waste. Lastly, it also ensures that it benefits people in need as well, by donating all admission fees to charity.

As this event is only open to friends in our e-mail list, why not join us? Just drop an e-mail to wessatong [at] gmail [dot] com and you’ll not only be kept in the loop, but also gain access to other parts of the site that are password-protected for friends only.

Thanks!

Thanks for coming to Swop @ Tampines 1!

(This is an e-mail sent a couple of weeks back to our friends-only mailing list)

Just dropping a note to say hi and thank you so much for coming for Swop @ Tampines 1 last Saturday! I hope you guys snagged some good finds

It was truly the biggest turnout and collection we’ve had so far – 233 people (!!), and Operation Hope Foundation collected $1,165! Woohoo!

Special thanks to the Tampines 1 people for making it possible. You guys are swell

For those who came early and had to queue up, again thanks for your patience. If you’ve got any feedback on the event, don’t hesitate to e-mail me.

The next Swop should happen sometime at the end of the year. I’ll definitely keep you posted. Till then take care, and start saving those clothes and items for the next Swop!

SWOP Advert

Here’s the mailer that Tampines 1 sent out about Swop!

Note to newcomers: SWOP is usually a friends-only event due to charity regulations; however this event is being publicly advertised as Operation Hope Foundation will be collecting donations directly.

Wanna take part in future SWOPS? Be our friend by signing up for our mailing list. Just leave a comment here with your email address and you’ll be added to the list, plus given a password to access friends-only parts of this site. Also, why not join our Facebook group?)

SWOP @ Tampines 1: featuring Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and more!

Hello all!

As promised: the unveiling of the top fashion brands which I hinted at in the last e-mail!

And they are none other than Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Adidas, Esprit, G2000 and Diva! They will be donating new clothes and accessories for the Swop, so expect some good quality pickings on July 18th!

Date: July 18, Saturday
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Tampines 1, Level 6 Roof Garden (access via escalator next to Amore Living)
Admission: $5, and at least 5 fashion items in good condition

Highlights:
* Donations from top fashion brands
* Free ice-cream!!
* Live DJ music
* Chillout corner with couches and magazines

Just a note: Swop will be operating a bit differently this time round. We will be issuing one token for every item in good condition that you donate, and each token can be exchanged for an item from the pile. In
other words, the more items you bring, the more tokens you get and the more you get to take home!

If you run out of tokens, you can still purchase items at $5 each, with all proceeds going back to Operation Hope Foundation.

So spread the word! And sign up at our Facebook event if you haven’t already.

Love,

Tessa
Web: http://swop.wordpress.com
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Note to newcomers: SWOP is usually a friends-only event due to charity regulations; however this event is being publicly advertised as Operation Hope Foundation will be collecting donations directly.

Wanna take part in future SWOPS? Be our friend by signing up for our mailing list. Just leave a comment here with your email address and you’ll be added to the list, plus given a password to access friends-only parts of this site. Also, why not join our Facebook group?)

SWOP Goes to Tampines 1 !

Hello all,

I know it’s been a while since I’ve held Swop, but trust me, the wait’s been worth it!

That’s cos next month Swop will be heading to Tampines 1, where it’ll be bigger and better!

Here’s the scoop:

SWOP #9
Date: July 18, Saturday
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Tampines 1, Level 6 Roof Garden
Admission: $5, and at least 5 fashion items in good condition

All proceeds will go to Operation Hope Foundation, a Singapore based charity organisation that helps orphans and the poor through relief and development projects in third world countries.Leftover items, as usual, will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Highlights
* Donations from top fashion brands. That’s right, some of Tampines 1’s tenants will be giving past season and display clothes! More details to come soon.
* Refreshments
* Live DJ music
* Boyfriend/hubby corner, with comfy chairs and mags to keep them entertained

Spread the word! The more people you bring to take part, the more fun
we’ll have!

And look out next week for more details about those mystery fashion brands!

Note to newcomers: SWOP is usually a friends-only event due to charity regulations; however this event is being publicly advertised as Operation Hope Foundation will be collecting donations directly.

Wanna take part in future SWOPS? Be our friend by signing up for our mailing list. Just leave a comment here with your email address and you’ll be added to the list, plus given a password to access friends-only parts of this site. Also, why not join our Facebook group?) 

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