Oasis Charity Shops – Thrift for a good cause and support Oasis Charity Shops

Leading Cape Town based charity, The Oasis Association, which has been improving the lives of people with Intellectual disabilities for the last 72 years, is inviting Capetonians to donate to or shop at any of their three Oasis Charity Shops this Second Hand September to help finance their Day Centres, specialised Workshops, and Group Homes that provide affordable and safe housing for up to 500 intellectually disabled individuals.

 Executive Director of the The Oasis Association, Gail Bester says, “We are hoping that the Second Hand September campaign, which was launched by Oxfam in the UK in 2019, can have a positive impact by making people more aware of the role fashion plays in the environment and encouraging the public to buy only second hand clothes for the month and support sustainable fashion. When you shop at any one of our charity shops in Claremont, Fish Hoek, or Elsies River your purchases play a direct role in changing the lives of our beneficiaries, for good.”

 Proceeds from Oasis Charity shops go directly back into the organisation’s various Programmes, helping to provide social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sport and recreational support to the organisation’s over 500 beneficiaries.

 Second Hand September invites consumers to embrace a circular economy and support second-hand shopping as a way to reduce one’s carbon footprint, extend the lifecycle of clothing, and minimize waste. But it’s also the perfect time to clear out one’s closet and donate gently-worn items to charity. By giving away pre-loved clothes to a thrifting store with a cause, it’s not only extending the life of the garment buts its contributing to supporting a worthy cause.

 “When you shop pre-loved fashion, you play a vital part in extending the lifecycle of items that could’ve ended up in a landfill. Oasis Charity Shops offer a win-win experience for our customers as they guarantee affordability, sustainability, and style, providing an alternative to mass-produced fashion while helping to change lives. The profit generated from donated items provide employment opportunities for our beneficiaries, allowing them to develop to their full potential in a supportive environment,” concludes Gail.

 100% of the proceeds from Oasis Charity shops go back to supporting Oasis projects for their beneficiaries. So, every cent spent on a thrift fashion or home item makes a positive impact in someone’s life. A difference that can be seen and experienced when you visit Oasis Charity Shops.

To donate pre-loved or unwanted goods to The Oasis Association please drop off at the Oasis Charity Shop in Claremont, corner of Lee Road and Imam Haron Road.

Find your closest Oasis Shop here: https://www.oasis.org.za/our-shops/