A unique place Since it opened in the fall of 1979, the Little Brothers charity Boutique on Gilford Street has been part of the tight-knit Plateau Mont-Royal community. Over the years, it has become a meeting place where bonds are forged and neighborhood life flourishes, while supporting the most vulnerable. A social and circular economy … Continued
Rising to the challenge of responsible consumption What if every item of clothing we bought had the power to change the world? In September, the month of second-hand clothing, Oxfam is challenging us to buy nothing new. For the past 5 years, this awareness-raising movement has been encouraging us to rethink our consumption and take … Continued
Second-hand goods: a booming market In 2022, two out of three Quebecers participated in the second-hand economy*. The latter is one of the pillars of the circular economy: a production and consumption model that involves sharing, reusing, repairing, renovating and recycling existing products and materials for as long as possible, so that they retain their … Continued
How to contribute to responsible consumption In March, the clothing detox challenge invites you to think about the way you consume clothes, and to adopt good habits such as repairing and transforming your clothes or arranging them differently. You can even buy second-hand and donate clothes you no longer wear to a charity. Because sorting … Continued
The holiday season is approaching, a time to gather, share and spoil our loved ones. This year, how about reconnecting with your childlike heart? Go on a treasure hunt to find your second-hand gifts in our Little Brothers boutiques! Unique pieces at low prices While the majority of Quebecers give gifts this holiday season, a … Continued
Little Brothers open a second Boutique on the lively Mont-Royal Avenue, to coincide with Second Hand Month. Strong roots in the Plateau-Mont-Royal community Located on Gilford Street in Montreal, the first Little Brothers’ Boutique has played an important role in the neighborhood and community since it opened in the early 1980s. It has quickly become … Continued
