It started by hosting "I Don't Wear This Anymore" parties. Our friends would get together with all the clothes and accessories they did not use, fit or need anymore. Even though we all came with what seemed the same number of bags we left with - there were bags and bags of leftovers to go to women's shelters in the area.
After a few years it expanded to "I Don't Want This Anymore" and included books, household items, and more. And, the size of the donations increased, too.
Well, now we have the space to regularly share with our community.
We're in the process of applying for our 501c3 status.
Besides all that - my business partner, Harrison, and I are members of the FreeCycle, Freegan and Diggers communities.
There's nothing so sweet as something gifted for free :)
We strongly believe that there is more than enough to go around as long as we remember to: Share what we have, Give what we can, Take what we need, Leave less behind.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
How Can I Buy a Finished Pair of MEE Shoes?
Attend one of our FreeForAlls
Check the calendar for the dates.
Contact us at WaukeganFreeganStore@yahoo.com for location.
It really is all 100% Free.
There is NO fee to attend.
There is NO charge for any of the items.
All we ask is that you take only what you need and can use.
Check the calendar for the dates.
Contact us at WaukeganFreeganStore@yahoo.com for location.
It really is all 100% Free.
There is NO fee to attend.
There is NO charge for any of the items.
All we ask is that you take only what you need and can use.
Donations
Please, only donate when somebody is present.
What Items Can I Donate?
The Waukegan Freegan Store accepts all usable items that are in good working condition.
Clothing - We accept clothing of all kinds so long as it is not stained, ripped, extremely dirty, or possessing an odor.
Shoes - Shoes should be wearable, not overly damaged, no holes, no horrible odor, etc.
Toys - WE ARE IN NEED OF LOTS OF TOYS!! We take any and all toys including stuffed animals. It is helpful if toys with lots of parts are in ziplock bags and puzzles are taped shut. Please wipe clean any sort of plastic or hard toy before you donate it.
Books - We take all books and magazines. WE ARE IN NEED OF CHILDRENS BOOKS!! Please note that we do sell a small portion of the textbooks, old antique books, and collectible books in order to help with the costs of operation.
Baby Items - We take all baby items and accessories such as strollers, high chairs, play pens, cribs, car seats, bouncers, etc. Please wipe clean all plastic or vinyl items before you donate them. Please only donate items that have all of their parts. It is helpful if you attach all parts with tape to make sure they do not get lost.
Household Items - We accept all items so long as they are not broken or missing parts. This includes decorative items, bath items, kitchen items, outdoor items, etc. Please clean off any outdoor items before donating them. We will take pots/pans/containers without lids and lids without containers.
Electronics, Media, Computers, Etc. - We accept all electronics so long as they are in working order. We do not have the ability to repair broken electronics. This includes stereos, VCRs, DVD players, TVs, etc. We accept computers that are year 2000 and newer. They do not need to be fully operational as we have a team of people that rebuilds computers from other donated parts. We also accept working computer monitors and printers, parts, accessories, etc. We accept all working media and other electronics including tapes, cds, vhs, dvds, and so on.
Appliances - We accept all working small appliances such as a toaster oven, microwave, air conditioner, heaters, blender, etc.
Rehab/Decoration items - partial and full cans of paint/stain, wood, tile, wallpaper, insulation, screens, screws, nails, hooks... you get the picture. (Oh, yeah picture hooks.)
Plants, non-perishable foods, valid coupons...
Everything Else - We accept pretty much anything except for items that are broken, missing parts, stained, full of odor, contaminated, etc. Use your best judgment.
We do not accept very large items: refrigerators, couches, swing sets, boats, cars, entertainment centers,.. However, Waukegan Freegan Store has a big item board where you can post your large items with a description/picture and your contact information for pick-up.
These guidelines have been copied, (and added to), from the Free Store in Baltimore - we like their style.
What Items Can I Donate?
The Waukegan Freegan Store accepts all usable items that are in good working condition.
Clothing - We accept clothing of all kinds so long as it is not stained, ripped, extremely dirty, or possessing an odor.
Shoes - Shoes should be wearable, not overly damaged, no holes, no horrible odor, etc.
Toys - WE ARE IN NEED OF LOTS OF TOYS!! We take any and all toys including stuffed animals. It is helpful if toys with lots of parts are in ziplock bags and puzzles are taped shut. Please wipe clean any sort of plastic or hard toy before you donate it.
Books - We take all books and magazines. WE ARE IN NEED OF CHILDRENS BOOKS!! Please note that we do sell a small portion of the textbooks, old antique books, and collectible books in order to help with the costs of operation.
Baby Items - We take all baby items and accessories such as strollers, high chairs, play pens, cribs, car seats, bouncers, etc. Please wipe clean all plastic or vinyl items before you donate them. Please only donate items that have all of their parts. It is helpful if you attach all parts with tape to make sure they do not get lost.
Household Items - We accept all items so long as they are not broken or missing parts. This includes decorative items, bath items, kitchen items, outdoor items, etc. Please clean off any outdoor items before donating them. We will take pots/pans/containers without lids and lids without containers.
Electronics, Media, Computers, Etc. - We accept all electronics so long as they are in working order. We do not have the ability to repair broken electronics. This includes stereos, VCRs, DVD players, TVs, etc. We accept computers that are year 2000 and newer. They do not need to be fully operational as we have a team of people that rebuilds computers from other donated parts. We also accept working computer monitors and printers, parts, accessories, etc. We accept all working media and other electronics including tapes, cds, vhs, dvds, and so on.
Appliances - We accept all working small appliances such as a toaster oven, microwave, air conditioner, heaters, blender, etc.
Rehab/Decoration items - partial and full cans of paint/stain, wood, tile, wallpaper, insulation, screens, screws, nails, hooks... you get the picture. (Oh, yeah picture hooks.)
Plants, non-perishable foods, valid coupons...
Everything Else - We accept pretty much anything except for items that are broken, missing parts, stained, full of odor, contaminated, etc. Use your best judgment.
We do not accept very large items: refrigerators, couches, swing sets, boats, cars, entertainment centers,.. However, Waukegan Freegan Store has a big item board where you can post your large items with a description/picture and your contact information for pick-up.
These guidelines have been copied, (and added to), from the Free Store in Baltimore - we like their style.
Our Mission
The Waukegan Freegan Store's mission is to keep useable items out of landfills and in the homes/hands of people that can use them. We believe that there is more than enough bounty to go around.
Buy Some Tupperware!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Give-away shops, freeshops, or free stores are second-hand stores where all goods are free. They are similar to charity shops, only everything is available at no cost. Whether it is a book, a piece of furniture, a garment or a household item, it is all freely given away. They reflect a switch over from scarcity to abundance brought about by increased material wealth due to technological advances. The idea of free goods still carries some stigma, so many people who use these shops are those who are led to them either by need (financially poor, such as students, single parents and the elderly) or by conviction (anti-capitalists).
A free store (typically pronounced "FREE-store") is a temporary market where people exchange goods and services outside of a money-based economy. The free store is a form of constructive direct action that provides a shopping alternative to the capitalist framework. The roots of the "free store" lie in the anarchist movement. Today the idea is kept alive by the new generations of environmentalists who view the idea as an intriguing way to raise awareness about consumer culture and to promote the reuse of commodities. Although free stores have been uncommon in the United States since the 1960s, the freegan movement has gained momentum, inspiring the establishment of free stores in multiple cities throughout the United States.
Give-away shops, freeshops, or free stores are second-hand stores where all goods are free. They are similar to charity shops, only everything is available at no cost. Whether it is a book, a piece of furniture, a garment or a household item, it is all freely given away. They reflect a switch over from scarcity to abundance brought about by increased material wealth due to technological advances. The idea of free goods still carries some stigma, so many people who use these shops are those who are led to them either by need (financially poor, such as students, single parents and the elderly) or by conviction (anti-capitalists).
A free store (typically pronounced "FREE-store") is a temporary market where people exchange goods and services outside of a money-based economy. The free store is a form of constructive direct action that provides a shopping alternative to the capitalist framework. The roots of the "free store" lie in the anarchist movement. Today the idea is kept alive by the new generations of environmentalists who view the idea as an intriguing way to raise awareness about consumer culture and to promote the reuse of commodities. Although free stores have been uncommon in the United States since the 1960s, the freegan movement has gained momentum, inspiring the establishment of free stores in multiple cities throughout the United States.
Hosting a Virtual Garage Sale!
Woohoo! The garage is cleaned up and ready for free trading!
Anybody want some bags of composting yard waste?
The basement is 50% done and should be ready by Thursday for our first Waukegan Freegan Store / FreeCycle FreeForAll.
Seriously - VERY excited!!!!!
Anybody want some bags of composting yard waste?
The basement is 50% done and should be ready by Thursday for our first Waukegan Freegan Store / FreeCycle FreeForAll.
Seriously - VERY excited!!!!!
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