There is growing interest in establishing a family swap shop and play space in NE Portland modeled after the Sunnyside Swap Shop Co-op and Swap N Play in St Johns. The co-op would provide member families a year round indoor play space where they could develop community with other families. The swap shop would allow them to exchange goods that they are no longer using (clothing, toys, books, equipment, etc) for items that they may need. This is a wonderful way to reduce the costs of raising children and reduce a family’s carbon footprint at the same time by extending the life of consumer goods. To join, families will pay a small monthly membership fee, which goes towards operating costs, and volunteer for a co-op job, such as cleaning a dirty toy bin a couple of times a month. The co-op can develop and grow according to members needs and interests. If you are interested in becoming involved in this project or following our progress, please join the following yahoo group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NE_Ptld_family_swap_shop/