Other Op Shops

Pass It On
www.passiton.org.sg
Post items you want to donate to this website. You can be sure they will be matched up to those truly in need as the website is accessed only by social workers who seek specific items for their clients. Be aware that each item must be posted individually and the matching may take up to two weeks.

New 2U Shop

6837-0611
96 Waterloo Street
Singapore Council of Women's Organizations supports Star Shelter for abused women. Shop is open from 10:30am-2:30pm Monday through Friday, but donations may be left any time Monday-Saturday. (Cannot now accept donations till June 2009.)

Highpoint Community Services

6440-2444
1 Lorong 23 Geylang 388352
For (male) recovering drug addiction. They need all kinds of household appliances (DVD, VCD, radio, TV, all kitchen appliances) as well as men's clothing.
The operating hours are 10am to 6pm daily. The store is closed on Sundays & Public Holidays.
Tel: 67470935; Fax: 64401311.

M.I.N.D.S Good As New Charity Shop

6474-1043
800 Margaret Drive
Shop sells clothing, accessories, household items, toys & books. Especially looking for household & electrical items. Open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am-3:00pm.

Muslim Missionary Society (JAMIYAH)

6743-1211
21 Lorong 12, Geylang
They accept all clothing, furniture, books & household items and can arrange for transport.

Pertapis Children's Home

6383-0914
993B Kovan Road - off Yio Chu Kang Road
Household appliances and children's clothing accepted, transport can be arranged.

The Salvation Army

6288-5438
500 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Furniture, household, clothes, toys & books accepted, transport can be arranged.

YWCA

6223-1227
254 Outram Road
Their thrift shop sells clothing, books, toys, and small household items. Open Monday-Friday 9am-6:00pm and Saturday 9am-1:00pm. Can only accept items from Sep to Nov each year for their annual market in Dec.

Christian Care Services Center

6440-8349/6440-8362
1 Lorong 23 Geylang, Block 7
Half-way house for recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. They will accept most good quality household items and sell them for fundraising or distribute to needy families. Contact Jaya Kumar to discuss collection 9682-5453.


REDSHIELD
Red Shield Industries Family Thrift Stores
1) Upp Serangoon FTS 309 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 347693

2) Praisehaven FTS 500 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678106

3) Bukit Merah FTS Blk 133 Jalan Bukit Merah #01-1530, Singapore 160133

4) Hope Centre FTS 7 Upper Changi Road, Singapore 507705

5) Changi Village FTS Blk 4 Changi Village Road #01-2078, Singapore 500004

6) Clementi FTS Blk 352 Clementi Avenue 2 #01-117, Singapore 678106 6779 2378


CASHCONVERTER
Cash Converter
- Bedok North
Blk 206 Bedok North St. 1
#01-355 Singapore 460206
Tel: 6244 8050/ Fax: 6244 8760
Opening Hours: Daily 10.30am - 9.00pm

- Toa Payoh
Blk 192 Toa Payoh *** 4
#01-674 Singapore 310192
Tel: 6354 3380/ Fax: 6354 1480
Opening Hours: Daily 10.30am - 9.00pm

- Ang Mo Kio
Blk 710A Ang Mo Kio Ave 8
#01-2625 Singapore 561710
Tel: 6453 8858/ Fax: 6453 9959
Opening Hours: Daily 10.30am - 9.00pm

- Jurong East
Blk 135 Jurong East St. 13
#01-315 Singapore 600135
Tel: 6569 7085/ Fax: 6569 6625
Opening Hours: Daily 10.30am - 9.00pm

- Pungol Plaza
Punggol Plaza, 168 Punggol Field Road
#B1-02 Singapore 820168
Tel: 6788 7800/ Fax: 6788 0226
Opening Hours: Daily 10.30am - 9.00pm



Something New Something Old
Simei Care Centre (Next to St.Andrew Community Hospital)
10 Simei Street 3 (S)529897


Why dont u check out the theives market off jalan besar road close to sim lim tower..But all u would get there is junk...
Actually if ur looking for something more then junk, just cross the jalan besar road & go into the lanes of dunlop street & all those small street near it.. u will find lot of stores selling 2nd hand goods...




thrift store at 47 Chun Tin Road. This road is next to the stretch of eateries (Johnson Duck, Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice, Liquid Kitchen) opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. Has anyone been there by any chance?

SCWO - Singapore Council Women's Organisation

http://www.scwo.org.sg/index.php/new2u-thrift-shop

http://new2ushop.wordpress.com/

96 Waterloo Street
Nearest: Bugis/Bras Basah MRT

New2U Thrift Shop

In May 2000, the New2U Thrift Shop opened its doors. The Shop is managed entirely by volunteers, some of whom have been volunteering with New2U for many years. The shop sells pre-loved clothing, bric-a-brac, books and electrical appliances. All goods are donated, and prices start from S$1.00. Proceeds from the store go towards Star Shelter and SCWO funds. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 2.30pm Promotions! Half-Price Promotion: All items at half price on the last 2 working days of each month. Everyday Promotion: On 2nd week of each month, promotional items on that particular day will be on sale at $1 (only for those that are originally priced at $3.) 1. T-shirt Monday! 2. Every Tuesday is Student 1/2 price day! 3. Skirt/Men trousers Wednesday! 4. Shoes Thursday! 5. Surprises Friday!		Join us at Facebook to get updates of promotions & new designer items!
Shop Online @ New2U BlogShop Our New2U thrift shop is now online! Visit our blog shop for the latest items! There are evening gowns, day dresses, designer items and other quality items all exclusive to our blog shop and not found in-store.
Donate If you would like to donate your pre-loved items* (in good, clean, resalable condition), we welcome: 1. Clothes - Men, Women and Children 2. Books & Toys 3. Bags and Accessories 4. Electrical Appliances 5. Shoes 6. Crockery & Utensils Due to constraints and the lack of proper testing equipment, we do not take in furniture items, used electronics, used towels and also old video cassettes and cassette tapes. We appreciate your kind understanding. Donation items can be dropped off at SCWO Centre any day of week at any time. Please indicate clearly "Donation for New2U".
Volunteer If you would like to volunteer, do complete the registration form and email it to: volunteer@scwo.org.sg

MINDS - Movement for Intellectually Disabled of Singapore

MINDS SHOP

MINDS Shop is located in four convenient locations – Margaret Drive, Woodlands Ring Road, Lorong Napiri and Rosyth Road. Each store carries a unique range of carefully selected furniture, clothes, collectibles and house wares that we think deserves a new lease of life. We strive to create an enjoyable shopping experience for our customers by ensuring that our goods are value-for-money and constantly updated.

MINDS Shop serves as a valuable avenue for our intellectually disabled clients to learn how to interact with customers. It also provides a chance for members of our society to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by our clients. Besides the day-to-day operations of managing the store and sorting through the goods, our clients also learn how to be resourceful such as by making good out of recycled and unwanted items.

MINDS Shop Products
(Please visit the respective shops for more items. Note that items are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis.)

A wide range of furniture from modern classic to country style to suit your home.	Stylish apparels and accessories for men, women and children.	Beautiful ornaments and house wares to brighten up your office and home.

For more information on store location, opening hours and contribution of non-bulky items, please contact:

MINDS Shop@Margaret
800 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149310
Ms Regina Tan (reginatan.smedc@minds.org.sg)
Tel: 6473 1148 ext 206
Fax: 6479 0706
Operating Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10.00am - 3.00pm
MINDS Shop@Woodlands
30 Woodlands Ring Road, Singapore 737883
Ms Linda Yusop (shawalindah.wedc@minds.org.sg)
Tel: 6366 3966 ext 202
Fac: 6366 7422
Operating Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00am - 3.00pm
MINDS Shop@Rosyth
29 Rosyth Road, Singapore 546190
Mr Simon Chng (chngweekgek.iedc@minds.org.sg)
Tel: 9785 1997
Fax: 6280 5078
Operating Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00am - 3.00pm
MINDS Shop@Napiri
7 Lorong Napiri, Singapore 547533
Tel: 6387 7662 ext 220
Operating hours: Monday and Thursday, 11.00am -3.00pm
For contribution of bulky items requiring pickup services, please contact:
Ms Marie Tan (marietan.smedc@minds.org.sg)
Tel: 8180 2095
Fax: 6479 0706
To discuss more on collaborative efforts for social enterprises, please contact our Social Enterprise Team: -
Ms Ng Rei Na, Senior Manager (ngreina.hq@minds.org.sg), 6479 5655 ext 230
Mr Leroy Lee, Manager (leroylee.hq@minds.org.sg), 6473 7512 ext 240.
We hope to see you soon!

Salvation Army Op Shops

The Salvation Army is a Christian Church that meets community needs without discrimination. It offers practical support and spiritual guidance to men, women and young people so they can live to their full potential.

Locations and Contact Details

Address: 309 Upper Serangoon Road S(347693)
Telephone: 6288 5438
Fax: 6288 4506
Operating hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm, Mon – Sat


Address: Praisehaven 500 Upper Bt Timah Road S(678106)
Telephone: 6349 5312
Fax: 6766 9703
Operating hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm, Mon – Thu 10.00am - 9.00pm, Fri – Sat


Address: The Salvation Army Hope Centre 7 Upper Changi Road North S(507705)
Telephone: 6546 0309
Operating hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm, Mon – Sat


Address: Changi Village Blk 4 Changi Village Road #01-2078 S(500004)
Telephone: 6545 5722
Operating hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm, Mon – Sat


Address: Blk 133 Jln Bt Merah #01-1530 S(160133)
Telephone: 6275 5877
Fax: 6275 5877
Operating hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm, Mon – Sat


Address: Institute of Mental Health Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View S(539747)
Telephone: 6385 3874
Operating hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Mon – Fri


Donation bins (Open 24/7) – Donations-in-kind may be dropped off in RSI donation bins located at:

The Salvation Army's premises:

THQ, 20 Bishan Street 22 (open car park)
The Salvation Army Hope Centre, 7 Upper Changi Road North (beside the Family Thrift Store)
The Haven, 350 Pasir Panjang Road
Praisehaven, 500 Upper Bukit Timah Road
RSI, 309 Upper Serangoon Road

Public venues:
IMH 10 Buangkok View (Car Park A)
For donation of bulky items, please contact the donor coordinator at:

Telephone: 6288 5438 Fax: 6288 4506

E-mail: donor@SMM.salvationarmy.org

Red Cross - Low Cost Great Cause

This is a great title for the Red Cross op shop - because it's catchy and it rhymes!

The SHOP@ RED CROSS is tucked away in a residential estate in the East, or more specifically, the Siglap Area (Opera Estate). The exact address is 62 Jalan Khairuddin, Singapore 457524 at the Red Cross Training Campsite. More Details here!

Open on Fridays from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm, the shop is manned by a wonderful group of volunteers.

Proceeds from the sale support the Red Cross (RC) Humanitarian projects in Singapore, including:
- RC Home for the Disabled
- RC Blood Donor Recruitment Programme
- RC Ambulance Service
- RC Training Centre
- RC Humanitarian Network.

In short, buying that extra bath mat could effect multiple benefits in a far off country, or it might just save someone's life!

Do your bit - come down to shop for a great bargain, tell your friends and send this poster to your office, neighbours and schools!

My thoughts on op shops in Singapore

Op shops are great - people donate stuff they don't need, so that charities and non-profit organisations can sell them and raise funds for the needy.

Op shops stand for opportunity shops are great also because they give people a chance to own items that they might otherwise not be able to purchase at the higher prices at retail.

It also encourages a culture of recycling, decluttering and even just blessing someone else with things that are otherwise still very useful.

time to declutter!

As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure, giving away stuff you don't use might make someone else very happy, so why not?

It is unfortunate that second hand items sometimes have a certain stigma attached to them - because why should the fact that something was pre-owned put you off? It doesn't mean that you are lesser of a person. I think it makes you too cool to care!

Going through the items available in opshops allows you to get a glimpse into the lives of a wide myriad of strangers you probably will never meet. It encourages creativity, brings about the joy of hunting-gathering and basically is just another place to buy stuff - isn't that great alone?

peeking into another's world!

From personal experience, I find it unfortunate that the pricing done on the majority of items in opshops in Singapore are too high. Pegging the prices high, without consideration that the items really cost the charity nothing, discourages buying. I hope that I can somehow effect changes in the way opshops in Singapore are run - so that it really serves the main purposes I think they should stand for -
1. to provide the needy with a chance to own things they might not otherwise be able to afford; and
2. to generate turnover and therefore greater funds that can be directed to great humanitarian causes!

If prices are kept low, donations would pass through the charity shop much faster; and there would be more space for new donations to come in. Customers would be more willing to do repeat visits as new things would arrive all the time. Knowing that their donations are being purchased would also encourage people to donate even more things, instead of thinking that they would just sit in a shop for a long time, wasting away.

So, rich people might come in and buy stuff, so what? It should not feel like a deprivation of rights for the more needy, in fact, it would encourage a higher turnover of goods (op shops usually have a problem with storage of all the donations that come in!); and when the rich people have too many things, they would probably donate it to the places that they enjoyed shopping at so much, so it's really a win-win situation!

Anyway, hope this has given you a brief overview of op-shops! It is my dream to open up an op shop for a very worthy cause in Singapore, where I would be able to sell items to poorer people, giving them the joy of obtaining necessities, or even random purchases, without feeling like it's a hand-out. It would be ideal if my op shop would create a homely environment, where no judgement is passed and people are happy to donate, find and buy treasures old and new.