The Clothes Line celebrated its one-year anniversary last week in Bradford's downtown core.
The Clothes Line thrift shop, operated by CONTACT Community Services is a project spearheaded by local realtors Rose Sorbera and Anastasia Orlando. The shop is run by volunteers and one full-time staff member, selling donated clothing at affordable prices, with profits going back to the community through charitable programming.
Members of the community including Mayor James Leduc, Coun. Peter Ferragine, Coun. Ben Verkaik and Coun. Nickolas Harper popped by to congratulate all the volunteers and staff.
The new manager of the Bradford store Arlette Fonseca was pleased to see everyone attend their anniversary celebration.
"It's been a year and we've helped over 110 families and individuals with free clothing and accessories that we've needed," said new store manager Arlette Fonseca.
Fonseca recently reorganized the store to make for a more enjoyable shopping experience.
"We have been making it a bit more boutique-like and user-friendly to navigate through the store," she said.
Over the past year, the store has been very active in the community, and was spotted at many Famers' Markets in the summer, and hosted a pumpkin giveaway in early fall, as well as a charity fashion show in the spring, with many local businesses coming together to support.
CONTACT is hosting an online 'Home for the Holidays' auction until Dec. 15. Funds raised will directly assist people in the community when they need it most.
“The residents of south Simcoe rely on our services in their greatest time of need, and now, more than ever we need to work as a collective to deliver on our mission to be a leader in the region in employment, housing and community supports,” said executive director Emily McIntosh.
The Clothes Line is located at 95 Holland St. West in downtown Bradford.
To learn more visit their website here.