Welcome to The Sustainable Fashion Community Center
How does it work?
Swapping is always free at The SFCC. Donate clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories of any quality. All items in The Swap Shop are $1 whether you donate or note.
Do you accept textile scraps and 'unswappable' items?
Yes! We accept clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories of any quality. Wrapped, stained, torn, simply put them in a separate bag and let our staff know when you arrive. Textile scraps and ‘unswappable’ clothing is collected by our partners at Helpsy where we receive .08 cents per lbs.
Where does your 'unswappable' items go?
Transparency is key at The SFCC. We have our textiles and clothing collected by Helpsy which does their own sorting and organizing. As we know a small amount can actually be recycled due to volume and clothing composition. Multi-fiber clothing is harder to recycle both mechanically and chemically. Shoes goes to Got Sneakers which pays us for different quality sneakers.
What is 'Straight Swapping'?
We say, ‘you can pay with your time or your money.’ Sign up to volunteer and swap one for one. Example: bring 5 items, take 5 items. You can also become a member for $11 a month and swap one for one as well.
When do you accept donations?
We accept donations when we are open. Please consult google before visiting as our hours move with the sun. We accept clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. Please note we are a SLOW fashion establishment and ask you to fill out our Impact Form to help track the lbs in and out as well as share the impact with you!
Other Information
Do we accept other types of donations?
◉ Sometimes… Electronics, books, and craft swaps occur once or twice a year. Follow us on IG for the most up-to-date collection information.
How do you calculate the CO2 emission saved from the atmosphere?
◉ We work with DonateNYC, which sources its metrics from the EPA.
Do we have to fill out the impact form?
◉ No, but we will give you side eye. Knowledge is power!
Book a tour of The Sustainable Fashion Community Center. This two hour long experience includes a 1 hr presentation on issues facing the fashion industry, stories of fair trade advocates, and information on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Participants will then shop the swap, with the opportunity to pick up 10 new to them pieces. Gather your group and come along for a fun and educational experience. Don’t miss out, book now!
We are excited to offer you an informative and engaging experience that includes a presentation on Sustainable Fashion Myths and access to our clothing swap.
Please note that tours are only available Tuesday-Friday from 10am- 12pm. The presentation fee is $100 and the clothing swap fee is $10 per person.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn about the impact of fashion on the environment and how to make more conscious choices. We look forward to seeing you soon!
As a volunteer, you'll receive a number of benefits in return:
Education for employees
Listed as a sponsor
Community engagement
Recycling services
Spend 3 hours at the SFCC and straight swap.
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About Chashama:
Chashama supports artists by partnering with property owners to transform dormant real estate into space to create, present, and connect, with the mission to increase equity and bolster access to the arts. For over two decades Chashama has played a central role in sustaining New York’s vibrant artistic community by giving space to 20,000 artists, hosting 4,000 public art events, providing 1,500 free art classes in under-resourced communities, and reaching an audience of nearly a million. Chashama was founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Anita Durst to remedy what she observed to be the greatest threat artists faced: the lack of affordable space. Since its inception Chashama has worked collaboratively with artists, property owners, and the New York community to activate space and support under-resourced communities, establishing itself as a well-regarded cultural force on a mission to increase access to the arts for all.
