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Festival of F.U.N in KidsFest with Project Awesome and New2U Atrium Sale
In the last week of our pop-up at i12 Katong, SCWO’s New2U Thrift Shop and Project Awesome joined forces for the Festival of F.U.N KidsFest. Held at the mall’s atrium, the space was divided into an adventure-packed hunt featuring interactive panels, inspiring guided workshops, and an extensive selection of children’s clothing at affordable prices. The young explorers set out into the meandering jungle of crossword puzzles and word searches to unearthing the treasure at the journey’s end. In their quest, they were enriched with stories of the remarkable women in the ‘Awesome Women of Singapore’ book. By the end of their journey, children were inspired to reach for the stars and aim high when forging their paths. The young adventurers also…
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New2U Thrift Shop’s Year-End Bazaar: Out with a Bang!
The New2U Thrift Shop’s Year-End Bazaar was a tremendous success! This annual event not only brought together a community of sustainable shoppers but also managed to raise more than $21,000, thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated followers and volunteers. A Celebration of Community and Sustainability The Year End Bazaar held at the New2U Thrift Shop within the SCWO Centre was a celebration of community spirit and a commitment to sustainable living. The shop, run entirely by volunteers, is a treasure trove of pre-loved items ranging from clothing and accessories to household goods and, most highly anticipated, designer goods. The Year End Bazaar, held between 17 November 2023…
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Close to $20,000 raised in the New2U Thrift Shop year-end Bazaar and Sale
From 9 to 11 December 2022, New2U Thrift Shop hosted its biannual Bazaar. Second-hand goods like bags, clothes and shoes from brands like Coach, Kate Spade, Gap, Mango, Tumi, Massimo Dutti and more were displayed. There were also brand-new and second-hand items from local designers. The three-day event received an overwhelming number of visitors and raised close to $20,000 throughout the event. The first day saw a snaking queue forming an hour before the gates were due to open, even though the weather was not favourable and the skies were grey. The event saw close to 50 volunteers who assisted with organising the items, cleaning, setting up the shop, mending…
