Families for Change cleaning out their closet for fall Yard Sale

The Moose Jaw Families for Change has had so much continued support in community donations, they are sorting through their storage for the things they have in excess for their first Yard Sale on Sept. 13.

Katie Statler, community coordinator for MJFFC, promises there will be books, clothing, home decor, art supplies, and more to check out during the sale. “Over the winter months we had put a call out for ‘people’s junk,’ — just for crafts and things like that we could maybe upcycle — and we had quite an influx of donations,” said Statler. “We’ve been able to make use of a lot of those items both here in our centre and in some of our group homes, but for the items we can’t make use of, we hope to put them up for sale at a reasonable price and make a fundraiser out of it.”

The funds raised will go directly back towards the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre, and some yet-to-be-announced programs that the MJFFC has coming up this year. The Yard Sale is a first for MJFFC, but they’re hoping it will bring community members out to interact with the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre — and if the sale isn’t enticing, they are also planning to have a barbecue at the same time, weather-permitting.

“Garage sales seem to be very popular in Moose Jaw, so we thought that would be a great way to give some more exposure for Moose Jaw Families for Change and for the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre as well,” said Statler.

The Yard Sale will take place at the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and members of the public are encouraged to stop by, browse the sale, or grab some food.

Questions about what may be available on the Yard Sale can be directed to the MJFFC’s Facebook page, or by calling the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre at 1 (306) 693-2271.