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Save the Date for this year's Connected Nest Kids Clothing Swap & Shop! Tickets are live- and we know this will be a popular event so sign up now.
We will help families swap and access new-to-them kids clothes, and we will also raise support for our nonprofit. Your $5 ticket reserves your time to come and shop. If you need help with this, please email theteam@connectednest.org. Connected Nest serves and supports those on the path to and through parenthood.
You can also sign up to just donate OR just shop! We understand that not everyone has clothes to pass on or doesn't need a new size. We are glad you can still participate. We welcome those who are expecting their first child as we had a lot of newborn donations in the past. There will be a suggested donation rate for shopping as we will not be pricing individual items.
Thank you to Cranberry Elks for sponsoring this event to make it a community success.
Guidelines for Donations and Swapping:
- Each donation will count as one item and you will get a voucher to swap for new to you items.
- We would prefer to keep amount donated to approximately 50-100 items per person per size so that we can ensure a variety of sizes are available and many community participants can be involved.
- We are always in need of larger kid items.
- You do not need to donate items to come and shop.
- We also ask that when you swap, you prepare to get a similar amount, but if you have a very large donation, we can not guarantee that you will find an equal amount to swap.
- We are accepting all seasons of items, however, we know that a lot of people could use spring and summer items.
- We accept sizes from infant to youth 16.
- We accept shoes in good condition (no holes and clean, please).
- We accept baby items or carriers in good condition and no larger than a shopping bag.
- We accept play clothes that have been played in.
- We accept pajamas, sleepers, coats, slippers, swim wear.
- We accept Maternity clothes you wish to donate.
- We accept blankets, sheet sets, crib sheets and mattress protectors.
- We are collecting unopened formula donations and partial or complete packs of diapers.
- We are not accepting toys, room decor, or large furniture.
- We can't take swings, bouncers, tubs, bassinets, or cribs. **You can comment on our Facebook event to see if anyone would benefit from these items. (HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcJq2hR3J/)
- Donations are accepted to be dropped off until 3/12 (sooner if possible due to organization).
- Donations can be dropped off in Mars or West View at select times (You will receive an email from theteam@connectednest.org to coordinate possible days and times)
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR DONATIONS:
Please sort clothing into bags (grocery or trash) or boxes by size and label the size and your first and last name on the outside.
If you have the ability to count and write the total and your name on a piece of paper, please do so.
Fold or flat lay your items.
Please put additional items into grocery bags or other with clear designation of what is inside.
Please drop off to the address provided in your ticket confirmation or after coordinating with the team for additional drop off sites.
Volunteers are needed prior to the event to sort and prepare donations, for set up, management and clean up the day of (3/15). Sign up when purchasing a ticket or email theteam@connectednest.org to coordinate.
Leftover items will be donated to local organizations in need of relevant sizes or items including local clothing pantries and shelters.
Sponsors will get listed benefits, including free admission tickets to share with their connections. In kind donations for a snack or coffee bar are welcome and appreciated.
**And, save the date and time- we will also be holding a Mom's Speed Meet on Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30. Tickets for that coming soon! These events are a great way to come and get to know other moms in the area and build connections and community.**
