Give old items a new lease on life!
Donate your gently used items to our Thrift Store.
We gratefully accept and appreciate donated items.
Please bring all donations to the rear door during our business hours.
Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm.
Items that we accept
clothing and footwear - adults, kids, and babies
kitchenwares - cookware, bakeware, plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, serving ware, small appliances
home décor - mirrors, vases, frames & wall art, baskets, lamps, candles, scentsy warmers, clocks, couch cushions, small furniture
bedding & linens - blankets, duvets, sheets, pillows, curtains
hobbies - sporting goods, media, games and toys, pet accessories, electronics, craft items, fabrics, knitting and crochet items, pet supplies
health & beauty - new personal hygiene items, curling irons, straighteners, hair dryer, towels, humidifier, shower curtains
accessories - toques, mitts, scarves, belts, sunglasses, umbrellas, backpacks, suitcases, jewellery
Please ensure items are gently used, with no large rips or stains, no chips in glass kitchenware, and in good repair.
For more information please contact The Essentials Boutique.
Items that we do not accept
large appliances
large furniture items
mattresses
corded blinds
cribs
expired car seats
any electrical items that need to be wired in
used, old, or damaged cosmetics
items that are stained, ripped, broken and / or are in need of repair
Unfortunately, while we gratefully appreciate all donations, due to various Health Canada Regulations as well as limited space in our store, we cannot accept all donations. If unsure about your donations, please have one of our staff members view your items before unloading or please phone our store at 780-608-1681 and speak to one of our staff members regarding your items.
We thank you for your understanding. We are incredibly thankful to the many generous members of our community and surrounding areas for their very generous donations over many years.
When can I donate my items?
Please bring all donations during our hours of operation: Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-5pm
Unfortunately, we cannot accept donations after hours due to theft, vandalism, and dumping.
Dumping results in lost time for our staff and often extra landfill fees. This takes away from our purpose of raising funds to support the programming at Centra Cam Vocational Training Association.
Do we have a pick-up service?
No, unfortunately due to staffing levels, we are unable to have a pick-up service. We will gladly assist unloading donations if needed however.
Where can I bring my items?
Please bring your items to the rear of the building at The Essentials Boutique. (west side of the building)
4918-46 street, Camrose, AB
The Essentials Boutique (google maps link)
Are we looking for volunteers? Yes we are!
Yes we are!
If you have some free time and would like to support a good cause in a fun and interesting environment, please call or email us today to learn how and to let us know what types of opportunities would work best for you.
A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
Due entirely to the generous donations from the community of Camrose, Centra Cam is able to operate a thriving thrift store in the city and redistribute those donated items to a new home.
We wish to thank everyone for their support and for their many donations over the past 20 + years. Your generosity has helped community members purchase affordable goods as well as diverted many tonnes of goods from the landfill.
Proceeds from The Essentials Boutique financially supports the programming for persons with developmental disabilities at Centra Cam Vocational Training Association here in Camrose.
You are making a difference!
Please know that your donations are very beneficial to the community:
Select social services groups refer clients that are in need of clothing, housewares, and other items. Your donations help support these clients to get the items they need.
All income levels can afford to shop at our stores, and this builds a stronger, more inclusive community.
Your donations help divert tonnes of useable products from filling our landfills. By donating and shopping at The Essentials Boutique, you are making a difference for our environment.
Proceeds from the sales of donated goods go to Centra Cam Vocational Training Centre in Camrose, AB, to support persons with developmental disabilities to have fulfilling lives & thrive within our community.
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