2Pay it 4ward-NH's Swap-N-Shop

 

            

             People Helping People 2Pay it 4ward-NH's Clothing & More Swap-N-Shop

      CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, & OTHER MUCH NEEDED/REQUESTED ITEMS:

 *PLEASE NOTE ITEMS & SIZES LISTED BELOW ARE OF THE MOST NEEDED/REQUESTED ITEMS- BOTH FREE2BEYOU'NIQUE BOUTIQUE'S CLOTHING CLOSET AND SWAP-N-SHOP IS ALWAYS IN NEED OF CLOTHING/ITEMS OF ALLSIZES,GENDERS, ETC. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO MAKE YOURDONATION IF YOU HAVE SIZES/ITEMS DIFFERENT FROM THOSE LISTED BELOW. WE ARE WORKING ON UPDATING OUR"INVENTORY" LIST ON WHAT WE DO CURRENTLY HAVE, ALONG WITH WHATS NEEDED (FROM HIGHEST-LOWEST PRIORITY)*

 -TODDLER'S CLOTHING: SIZES 4T-5T 

 -KID'S CLOTHING BOYS'S & GIRL'S BOY'S SIZES; HUSKY 8/10, 4T-5T,

 -JUNIORS; JEANS 5, 7/9 LEGGINGS SMALL-MEDIUM 

 -MEN'S XXL THERMAL UNDERWEAR/LONG JOHNS, SHIRTS, SWEATPANTS

 -WOMEN'S MEDIUM

 

  -WARM CLOTHING: ITEMS SUCH AS HATS, GLOVES/MITTENS, SCARVES,ETC- ALL SIZES

  -HATS, GLOVES/MITTENS, SCARVES, EARMUFFS,COATS, SNOWSUITS, BOOTS, COATS, LONG JOHNS/THERMAL UNDERWEAR- *ALL SIZES FROM TODDLER-JUNIORS (TEEN) NEEDED MOST*

 We want to make sure that any Individual and/or Family that may find themself in a place of need,  is able to seek and find help and at best- a network of Genuinely Caring & Understanding individuals. 

 The feelings that come with being unsure of whether or not we can provide our Children/Families with anything from the most basic essentials to things such as Birthday Parties, etc- can leave even the toughest of Parents feeling broken as if we've failed, even before knowing if a need or want will arise that we can or cannot provide.

 This is even more true for so many Individuals & Families during certain times ofthe year such as; Seasonal/Holiday, and from my experiences- right before school starts/back-t0-school.

 

 Regardless of whether we'll be remotely learning, physically attending classes, and/ora combination of both- (or even something totally different) 'Back-to-School' is just one of those times of year when no matter what our own personal things may be-the kiddos are usually excited to some degree, and no matter their age(s), personalities, etc- most kids are excited to update (shoot,forsome completely change) their 'Styles' wardrobes, and have put some thought into their 'look for the year, or at least their look for the first day of school!' So for the many, many Parents, GrandParents, Aunts/Uncles, anybody else who like me, come this time of year- is feeling both excited, and a bit anxious- as to "how am i/are we going to be able to get our Children the clothes, shoes, backpacks, etc that, (and believe me i hate to say it) 'all their friends/other kids have/will have...' Sucks for so many Individuals & Families- those who, no matterhow hard your working/how many hours your working, how hard you try and save/budget, etc- just Can't even seem to 'scrape by' month-month, week-week..even day-day at times- So now that you've sat through, or at least I'm hoping you did :) one of my usual lengthy and probably over detailed/personallyexplained posts/sharings- I'll try and get to the main point I started with (yes, there is one!) 

 People Helping People 2Pay it 4ward-NH's most recent 'program' brainstorm and planning sessions have given me so many ideas but my biggest plan (AKA: my 'WIP' and what I've been working hard on planning,lookingup ideas, hopefully being able to get more than just myselfandor a couple others on board for, etc-) is 2Pay it 4ward-NH's Clothing Swap-N-Shop  [shoes/accessories and other items/needs as well]

 Getting back to one of the biggest times ofthe year when clothing and other related items are needed most- currently that time being semi-'Back-To-School' and Seasonal: Winter (warm clothing) and regardless of remote learning, in-person learning, combo learning-etc] All kids look forward to and deserve to have those essentials- i may not be able to provide new clothing and all that but if we could at least provide/help with 'new-2-you'/'new-2-them' clothing, shoes, etc- but not just any old clothing donation- our Swap-N-Shop will provide not only personal/1 on 1 Caring attention to each Individual/Families needs (and wants when possible)plus giving the good ol' fashioned clothing closet a'You'Nique' upgrade- being that those in need/using this service can 'Shop' and pick the items themselves and/or with their children/family as well. Which on it's own makes what is sometimes an 'uncomfortable situation' for children/teens, even us adults who have been/are ina position of needing help-to feel more independent/self-sufficient feel.

  

                              A Few of My Current Plans/Ideas and MoRe...

**PLEASE NOTE; BELOW IS NOT ONLY POST- BUT ALSO MY ORIGINAL PLANNING/IDEAS NOTES I SAVED ON MY LAPTOP**

 *Individuals and/or Families have the option of participating in clothing swaps or, if they prefer, simply donating and not taking clothing items in exchange.

  **'Swap-N-Shop' Participants can bring their new/gently used/worn clothing, shoes, an other material/needed items in- which they receive 'Indiviual Shopper Buck$ & Family Shopper Buck$'  ***{STILL WORKING ON IDEAS/TERMINOLOGY FOR THIS SYSTEM ;)

 'IND. SHOPPER BUCK$ AND/OR FAM. SHOPPER BUCK$'   (OR COULD USE TERM CREDITS/POINTS **  

 EX: “If you bring in 15 gently used items, ind/fam layout items they brought- count # of items,one of our volunteers/members looks over  [to ensure items are free from stains/tears/not qulaity to be 'handed on']

participant receives # of credits = to = of items.  *[Also have specific sections; I.E: Clothing items, Shoes, Accessories,etc = related credits, shoes=shoe credits, and so on...] 

  *New/With Tags items can receive double credits...?!

 *Underwear, Bras, Socks- Must be New- Cannot be used. Aside from Baby/Toddler socks, which can be gently used.

  

 *IDEA(s): For anyone who isn't exchanging items, but is still interested in Donating items may do so anytime by reaching out to programs' coordinator of services via Email: peoplehelpingpeople.2payit4ward@gmail.com or via Text. 

 Can 'Purchase'Vouchers'(AKA:Make a Monetary and/or Giftcard Donation in lue of donated items -in any of the following amounts:  $5.00 (fills a small grocery bag)  $10.00 (fills a small grocery bag + pair of shoes, and choice of extra/other item(s)  $15.00 (fills a med-lrg size reusable shopping bag + pair of shoes + item from seasonal/accessory {Such As; Coat, Hat/Gloves set, Other Similar type items} Amounts beyond to be determined and listed. 

 

  -We wanted to make sure that no one feels singled out, looked at, or ostracized because they need/needed a little extra help and support.  With the popularity of thrift stores, consignment shops, and yard sales in our day and age, I think that the idea a clothing swap-similar program is created throughout or community is not only going to make a positive impact on those we serve, but ourselves and potentially our environment- as we think twice before tossing those no-longer-worn/outgrown clothes/shoes/etc and decide to donate to a worthy cause instead. 

  Unfortunately, living in a time of disposability, it can be real troubling knowing how many items of all sorts in decent, even new condition get tossed out inevitably ending up in landfills. 

  Swaps are a win-win for everyone- One person’s 'unwanted'/unworn/outgrown' item(s) are sure to become  treasure(s) for another! Someone clear s away what they no longer use/want and someone else finds great benefit/use of what’s been discarded, both benefiting one another, as well as Our Planet Earth, diverting it from a landfill. 

 

  

 

   -SiGnInG oFf ~ Sydney Perras....To Be Cont.