We mentioned that we were inspired by an event in New York - specifically, the Swap-A-Rama-Rama by Wendy Tremayne. From her website:
TEXTILE WASTE
In the creation, production, marketing, and disposal of clothing, there exists an opportunity to improve the care of the planet and the soul of the individual. In an endless search for newness, Americans [...]
Just an update: we have donated $137 to Migrant Voices and $137 to the Wildlife Conservation and Rescue Fund of Acres. Meanwhile, we are planning to drop off the 20+ bags at the Salvation Army this weekend. Huzzah!
Also, the next SWOP! is tentatively slated to happen in two months’ time, perhaps the end of March. [...]
A HUGE THANK YOU to all friends and strangers who showed up for SWOP!
We were expecting only about 20 people max to show up (including the crew), and were gobsmacked when 60 pple showed up! In total we collected $273 for Migrant Voices and Acres, and over 20 bags of leftover clothes!
We did mention earlier that [...]
