Roundabout Returns Just in Time for Your Summer Wardrobe Needs
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Summer is here! But before you throw away all your clothes from last season and pull out your phone for some major retail therapy, we have a better idea: call up your friends and plan a group trip to Roundabout's Shunyi warehouse for a day of shopping, thrifting, and fun.
That's because the charity's outlet has reopened, having been closed on account of the pandemic for the past several months. Just as with many of Beijing’s venues, Roundabout is running at slightly shortened hours, 10am-4.30pm. Their drivers have also returned back to work, ready to pick up the spoils of your latest decluttering spree at home.The warehouse is chock-full with clothes, furniture, and home supplies
For those unfamiliar with Roundabout, it’s essentially Beijing’s Salvation Army. They collect clothing, shoes, toys, books, furniture, appliances, and more from families all over the city and house them in their giant warehouse. The entire program is run on a volunteer basis so the money you spend shopping at Roundabout gets donated to charities who provide aid to a wide range of people, including the elderly, children in orphanages and from poor families, the mentally or physically challenged, and women from disadvantaged backgrounds all over China.
The Roundabout warehouse is filled with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, including the specially curated designer section, packed with new and vintage luxury pieces eager to be given a second life and proudly paraded around Beijing.
All profits from Roundabout go toward local charities, so splashing out here is a win-win
If you’re still adamant about staying home and doing your shopping online, Roundabout has recently launched a WeChat store, organized by categories and featuring a selection of their warehouse collection that can be mailed directly to your house.
Finally, to arrange for a donation pick-up anywhere in the city, call 137 1805 3814, and check out their website to learn more about their social impact and history.READ: Roundabout Launches New Online Store
This article originally appeared on our sister site beijingkids.
Photos: Roundabout, Mina Yanadvertisement
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