Join us for the first-ever DWS Gear and Item Exchange

Rather than buying things brand new, extend the life of the earth’s resources by reusing and recycling items that other families are ready to pass on! Hosted by the Denver Waldorf Racial Justice Parent Group, the Gear and Item Exchange is your opportunity to sort through your own spring and summer belongings — clothing, gear, household items, toys; think camping items, bikes, balls, hoops and cleats — to give, sell or exchange with other families.

Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022

Time: 2-5pm

Location: DWS

Bring a blanket or table to display your items. Popsicles will be served, and cash donations for popsicles will go to your choice of either our school’s scholarship fund or solar campaign.

Why a Gear/Item Exchange?

Racial justice is climate Justice, and climate justice is racial justice. Climate change disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities around the world — communities that generally contribute less to greenhouse gas emissions and lack the resources that wealthy, predominantly white communities have to adapt to climate change. And did you know that a majority of Goodwill donations end up in the landfill?

Plus, a gear and item exchange is a great way to actively involve your children in becoming part of the conversation that climate justice and racial justice are inextricably linked.

About the Denver Waldorf Racial Justice Parent Group

The RJPG formed in the Fall of 2020 as a response to the growing desire within the DWS community to ensure that the relevant and needed topic of racial justice was talked about throughout the school year and remained a topic of discourse that lifted up all people—including and centering around BIPOC voices.

We are committed to exploring the issues of racial justice through fostering a safe, open, warm and non-judgmental container by which to deepen our awareness through studying, growing and taking action together.

Have questions about the Gear and Item Exchange? Please reach out to Emily Duhaime.