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17th Ave Businesses Giving Back this Holiday Season

There’s nothing better than witnessing the spirit of giving, especially during the holidays. Check out these amazing 17th Ave businesses and what they are doing this month to support our community. Let this act as a reminder and inspiration to all of us to give back during these trying times – this can be something as small as leaving a positive online review about a local business, or donating to one of the below charities. It is in times like these that we are reminded how important it is to support each other and our local community.

Fishman’s YYC – Charity Coat Drive

Fishman’s has always been actively involved with hundreds of different local non-profits over its 75 years in business, and this year they continue their community support with a charity coat drive. From Nov. 15 to Dec. 15, Fishman’s Personal Care Cleaners will be accepting new and gently used coats, scarves and gloves of any size in support of WINS (Women in Need Society).

615 17 Ave SW, fishmans.ca

Photo Credit Ship and Anchor

Ship & Anchor – Homemade eggnog with proceeds going to charity

For more than 25 years, this local favourite pub, Ship and Anchor, has been serving up their “Best Ever Homemade Eggnog,” with proceeds going to charity. This year, $5 from every glass and $10 from every bottle will be going directly to charities such as Calgary Drop-in Centre and Centre for Newcomers. And because of increased COVID-19 restrictions, you will also be able to order the famous “Shipnog” to go!

534 17th ave sw, shipandanchor.com

Trolley 5 – ‘Brewing Kindness’

Each week, Trolley 5 Brewpub is ‘Brewing Kindness’ by picking a different local charity, organization or cause – past recipients included The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary, Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue, and the Ronald McDonald House, to name a few – and they then donate the proceeds from the first 20L keg purchase to the week’s chosen charity. Although the holidays are known as the season of giving, Trolley 5 gives year round. Check out their Instagram page to see who the proceeds are going to this week!

728 17th Avenue SW, trolley5.com

Photo Credit Velour Clothing Exchange

Velour Clothing Exchange – Clothing Drive in support of Mustard Seed

This December, Velour Clothing Exchange is calling on all fashionistas to donate their winter clothes including jackets, coats⁠, sweaters, long sleeve tops⁠, pants, thermal tights, winter accessories such as scarfs, mitts, gloves, toques, socks⁠, boots and shoes on behalf of the University of Calgary Fashion Network and The Mustard Seed. Donations can be dropped off at Velour Clothing Exchange, Hotel Alma, Leadership and Student Engagement and Sun Pillars Pre-School. If you are not able to drop off at the listed establishments, you can send Velour a direct message and they are able to pick them up for you. All donations will be distributed throughout the Mustard Seed to those in need.

1022 17 Ave SW Suite 200, velourclothingexchange.com

European Bakery and Deli – 25% Discount for Seniors, Health Care Workers and First Responders

In light of the difficult circumstances faced by many in 2020, European Bakery and Deli will be offering 25% off Bread to all First Responders, Health Care Workers and Seniors From Nov. 20 to Dec. 31.

515 17 Ave SW #160, eurobakerydeli.com

West Elm – SickKids Foundation Fundraising 

West Elm has yet again partnered up with SickKids Foundation to raise money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. You can help them reach their $6,000 goal by donating in-store or over the phone. 

868 16 Ave SW, westelm.ca

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