Celebrating the spirit of generosity

To The Haldimand Press

Many have applied the popular KonMari decluttering method to their homes and closets, and the result is lots of items which no longer “spark joy.” So what to do with all the gently used clothing, shoes, books, and small household items that could very well spark joy for someone else? Grand Erie Learning Alternatives (GELA) has the answer.

“The Clothing Swap at GELA was originally started by the school’s EcoClub as a way to repurpose clothing and other items we’re no longer using and pass them along to someone who can use them,” says Nadia Di Livio, hospitality program teacher at GELA who is helping coordinate this year’s event. “It’s a whole-school effort, and the students’ spirit of generosity and willingness to help has been amazing.”