Breathing New Life into Second-Hand Goods: Shih Wei Navigation Supports Dashuigou 2nd Hand Shop’s Community Project

Unlike traditional second-hand donations, this time we partnered with the “Dashuigou 2nd Hand Shop” in Wanhua, turning second-hand donations into a second chance for both people and goods. We gathered four large boxes and four small boxes of second-hand items filled with the love of our colleagues. These items, including clothing, backpacks, and toys, as well as household items like vacuum cleaners, irons, and electric toothbrushes, were brought to Dashuigou 2nd Hand Shop. This diverse collection enhances the potential for repurposing second-hand donations.

Dashuigou 2nd Hand Shop has created a community support network by repairing and repurposing discarded items, turning them into exchangeable or sellable resources. The initiative also offers employment opportunities to disadvantaged groups in the community, such as single mothers and immigrants, allowing them to participate in the sorting process. This helps them understand their circumstances, build self-confidence, and develop new habits, becoming a stepping stone for their return to the workforce. At the same time, the project fosters a spirit of mutual benefit and maintains a warm and supportive relationship within the community.