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The Hospice Shoppe
An Upscale Resale Experience

Visit our 4,000 square foot upscale boutique and see what’s new each week. Savvy shoppers will find one-of-a-kind clothing and décor items at the best prices in town!

100% of the proceeds fund care at Bobby’s Hospice, our community palliative care facility that cares for over 170 people each year who need in-patient palliative care and grief support. Some of these people are your neighbors, friends and perhaps even family members.

Thank You for helping us to help others.

Donations Accepted

PLEASE NOTE THAT DONATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED WEEKLY ON THURSDAY,FRIDAY & SATURDAY.

We do our best to select & price your donations that you generously give to our Shoppe.
We gratefully accept all clothing that is FREE of stains, smoke, must, mildew, moth balls, body/food odors .

  • Clothing – Women, Men, Youth & Children
  • Accessories – Shoes, Scarves, Purses, Jewelry, etc.
  • Collectibles, Household goods, dishes, china, crystal, kitchenware
  • Curtains & Tablecloths
  • Books – Children’s, soft & hard cover novels.
  • Mirrors, paintings, pictures and working lamps.
  • Artificial flowers, plants, decorative inside planters, wreaths etc.
  • Furniture – (Please call us first to ensure we have space to accommodate).

We cannot accept or sell items that are Smoky, musty, mildewed, rusty, stained, chipped, cracked, parts missing, or non-functioning.

  • NO Appliances, microwaves, BBQ’s, electronics, computers or electrical items, (Safety)
  • NO Mattresses, cribs, booster/car seats, high-chairs . (Safety/Hygiene)
  • NO Sports equipment, safety gates, cameras, projectors/screens, etc. (Safety)
  • NO Underclothing, pajamas, bathrobes, swimwear, (Hygiene) unless new with tags
  • NO Bed spreads/duvets, sheets, bed pillows, etc. (Hygiene) unless new with tags
  • NO CD’s, records, tapes that have been opened, (Safety)

· Safety Reasons – we do not sell any items that we cannot guarantee is still effective.
· Hygiene Reasons – we do not sell any donated items that may present a hygiene risk.

Please remember, to prevent back injuries, donation bags and boxes should not exceed 35lbs or 16kg

Thank you for your generous donation!

Location/Hours

77 Catherwood St,
Saint John, NB E2M 7X1
(Wheelchair accessible & on bus route)

(506) 649-2762

Monday            10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday           10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday      10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday          10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday               10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday           10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday             Closed
Payment Methods
Cash or Debit Card only
(NO cheques or Credit Cards)
PRICING

All prices are marked and merchandise is sold AS IS. There is no bartering or negotiating on the prices set by The Shoppe.

Return Policy

All sales are final. There are no refunds, returns or exchanges.

Reservations

The Shoppe has a 24 hour hold policy.

Volunteers Needed

The Hospice Shoppe has over 70 volunteers who generously donate their time and expertise to work with our staff at the store. We are constantly in search of volunteers and welcome you to join our team at The Shoppe. Volunteering is fun, interesting, and you get to work with some of the nicest people, and go home each day knowing you have made a difference in someone’s life. If you have a special talent or just some time to spare, join our Shoppe team. You’ll be glad you did!

Volunteers help with:

  • assisting customers
  • working on the cash
  • sorting and pricing merchandise
  • creating displays
  • organizing racks
  • recycling
  • special projects
  • steaming / ironing

For further information on volunteering at the Hospice Shoppe, contact us at 649-2762!

Donations to The Hospice Shoppe
  • If your donation is selected for sale in The Shoppe, your donor number will be placed on the sales tag and your item will be put for sale in The Shoppe at the time when it is most likely to sell.
  • Merchandise in The Shoppe must move quickly. If your item does not sell in a timely fashion, it may be put in the discount section at one-half the original sale price or it may be removed from The Shoppe.
  • Your donations that sell in The Shoppe are eligible for an income tax receipt for the value paid by the customer. It will be mailed to you by March of each year.
  • Tax receipts are issued by the end of February each year if your total was $30 or more. Please ensure you contact us if your have a change of address.
  • PLEASE NOTE: When donating to the Hospice Shoppe. Pricing of items will be at the staffs discretion.

 

Items not kept will be donated to the Vocational Training Centre. Your donations will directly support the programming offered by the Vocational Training Centre, enabling them to create unique and essential programs for their adult clients with physical and/or mental disabilities. The funds raised from these donations will play a crucial role in helping these individuals learn important life skills and lead more fulfilling lives.