DYSL WearHouse
Thrift Store

Donations

We gratefully accept donations in good/excellent condition. Donations are accepted Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 am – 3 pm.

Wednesday & Friday - 3 Bag Limit

Items we accept include:

• up-to-date clean clothing for women, men and children

• books

• jewelry

• small furniture (no springs allowed)

• sporting goods

• home decor and small housewares, small appliances, tools, etc.

We cannot accept mattresses, bedroom pillows, encyclopedias, TVs (unless flat screen), old computers, or larger furniture. Other items may not be accepted if we are short on storage space at that time.

If possible, please ensure that bags do not exceed 20 lbs per bag, for the benefit of our volunteers.

We are so grateful for every cash or thrift store donation we receive. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Donations over a certain value can receive a charitable tax receipt.

Sustainability and Reciprocity

To us, sustainability means more than environmental sustainability.  We seek to approach our work from a place of abundance and reciprocity, through robust recycling programs and giving to other charities and families. 

We try hard to recycle everything! Metal, electronics, plastics, glass bottles and paper are taken to the recycling depot by our volunteers. Cardboard is picked up monthly to be recycled. Clothing, footwear, purses and belts that are not in usable condition are sent to a recycling plant. 

In the spirit of abundance, we also seek to support youth, families and workers, both inside our community and out. Each year, we support youth-in-need through an annual Christmas gift donation program. Throughout the year, we also provide warm clothing, socks, underwear, toiletries and sleeping bags to Downtown Eastside and Surrey shelters. Blankets, sheets, and towels that cannot be used by us or our charitable partners, and sent to various animal rescues and service dog providers.