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Dear Shop Repurpose Community,  As I reflect on 2022…our young organization has faced many challenges but has also made so much progress thanks to you.  You have been a loyal supporter of Shop Repurpose and I want to share the difference you have made.  Your support this year has allowed us to grow our workforce and offer opportunities to over 50 individuals, offering 1:1 mentorship, training, and skills development to help these individuals succeed. In January 2022 we partnered with our grantee Win, the largest provider of shelter to women and families in NYC, and hired one of their clients for a...

by Sofi Cisneros The most wonderful time of the year has officially begun! ‘Tis the season for spreading joy, cheer, love, and….extreme amounts of stress as the world collectively scours every storefront or corner of the internet for the perfect gift. However, while our holiday shopping woes can be alleviated with a simple click of a button or a swipe of a credit card, it’s crucial to be aware of the carbon footprint that our annual gift giving leaves on the environment. In an age of climate consciousness, we must look to alternate methods of spreading holiday cheer to avoid...

Giving Tuesday by Sofi Cisneros  After a long weekend of shopping, sales, and splurging, what better way to wind down than with a little bit of giving back? Following the Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping extravaganza, Giving Tuesday is the official day to donate to your favorite nonprofits. By doing so, you have the ability to give back, change lives, and make an impact on your community.  Shop Repurpose proudly participates in this annual day of social good. From the resales of luxury clothing from our donors and brands, 100% of our net proceeds fund grants that support organizations...

Join us and Emily Tisch Sussman and Jessie Freschl on  Thursday, October 26th from 8:30-10 amfor coffee and a conversation for She Pivots the podcast, powered by Marie Claire!Rethinking Your Impact - Community, Pivoting, and a little social good shopping Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, contributor to Marie Claire and Parents,  and mother of three. On her previous podcast, Your Political Playlist, she interviewed countless leaders and influential women on her podcast including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams,  Yara Shahidi, and more.   JESSIE FRESCHL is...