Festivals, events, shops and markets

Social enterprises apply their profits to a purpose. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite good Samaritan traders – drop in and go nuts with your cash for a cause.

01 HOMIE

Homie stocks big-name street and functional wear. For every item you buy, an item becomes available for a person experiencing homelessness (Homie’s VIP customers). Homie provides workshops and ancillary services to its VIPS including free haircuts from Nasir Sobhani (AKA the Streets’ Barber). Its latest initiative is Homie for Her, which provides clothing on dedicated VIP for Her days to women who have been victims of domestic violence or who have experienced homelessness. Melbourne Central, Shop 59, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne 3000. 0498 221 485. www. homiestreetstore.com.au. Sat-wed 10am-7pm; Thu, Fri 10am-9pm.

02 GOOD CYCLES

Good Cycles is a bike store with on-site and mobile bike servicing facilities. It employs and trains folk who may struggle obtaining employment otherwise, including people experiencing homelessness or who suffer or have suffered from domestic violence, mental illness or substance abuse. Entrance on Batman Hill Dr, Tenancy 3, Lvl 1, 750 Collins St, Docklands 3008. 03 9620 4576. www.goodcycles.org. Mon-fri 8.30am-5.30pm.

03 DEAR GLADYS

Dear Gladys stocks vintage clothing in mint nick as well as new stock. Purchase your kit online and keep an eye out for them at pop-ups and markets around town. The organisation also has a permanent stall at the Vintage Garage on Smith Street, Collingwood. Proceeds go to Fitted for Work, a not-for-profit organisation that helps women experiencing disadvantage to find employment by providing skills workshops, outfitting services, help with job interview preparation and transitioning-to-work programs. The Vintage Garage, 318 Smith St, Melbourne 3066. 03 9077 9030. www. deargladys.com.au. Mon-sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm.

04 GREEN COLLECTIVE

Got a bit of a homewares obsession? Use your passion to help others by visiting Green Collective – a not-for-profit organisation that recycles office items that have outlived their use and turns them into sellable creations. Profits are pumped back into the community – Green Collective employs and trains people who have barriers to ongoing employment, including at-risk youth, refugees and people experiencing homelessness. 71 Anderson St, Yarraville 3013. 03 9314 4987. www. greencollect.org.au. Mon-fri 10am-5.30pm; Sat 10am-5pm.