Ready to Host a Store?

Promote circular economies, a culture of mindful giving and sustainable fashion by bringing a Street Store to your own street, sidewalk or venue. No previous experience needed.

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make the pledge

Commit to using The Street Store brand for good - not profit.

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Download the Host Kit

Get your free posters, guides and planning checklist.

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Set Up Your Store

Choose a location, collect clothes, hang them up.

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Welcome Shoppers

Let guests browse and choose what they need - with dignity.

Everything You Need to Get Started

Printable posters for your location

Step-by-step guide

Setup checklist

Volunteer tips

Social sharing tools

Access to support team

Anyone can host a street store. you just need heart

FAQs

Here are some common questions about hosting a Street Store event.

What if want to ask questions before I take the pledge?

When you take the pledge we send you a guidebook on how The Street Store works. That’s where a lot of questions will be answered. If you still have questions, feel free to get in touch.

If you read the guidebook it and decide against hosting a Street Store, it’s ok! You’re not obligated to hosting one.

 If I take the pledge, do I have to host a Street Store?

Not at all! You are not obligated in any way.

There has already been a Street Store in my area, can I do another one?

The more Street Stores the better. Each one helps a different homeless community.

Why won’t the files that I downloaded open?

All of the posters are both in InDesign and PDF format. The PDF should always open, the InDesign files are for editing purposes.

If you don’t need to edit them, any printer can use the PDF to print. If you do need to edit them, either ask a friend with InDesign, or if the printer is kind enough, they can help too. If need be, you can send us the changes that you need to make and we can help you out as well!

How many posters should I get printed?

This depends on how big the area is that you’re using. In a 50m space, we use 20 poster sets (hanger and shoe box) for male and 20 poster sets for female with a 4 or 5 informative posters in between.

Where do I get the posters printed?

Phone a few printers in your area – they can either help you or point you in the right direction. Sometimes they’ll even sponsor you, and then you can post about them on your official Facebook event.

I want to host a Street Store? How do I get started?

You can find out everything you need to know about how to host a Street Store on our Host A Street Store page.

Working on The Street Store is fulfilling. Seeing the strength of those with little is humbling. A memorable moment was a man waiting for hours, only to find no shoes left, leaving him in tears. Another touching scene was mothers and children happily picking out needed items.

Inga Ncetani

“The Street Store reminds me how enriching choice is. It brings a smile seeing shoppers excited about finding items that fit their unique style.”

Nival Maharaj

host your own

Complete the form below to recieve the hosting starter kit.

Thank you! You can access the host kit here. This will also be sent to you via email.
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Take the First Step

Fill in a short form to get your host kit and join the movement.